Supplier Relationship Manager
About The Position
Pall Corporation, a Danaher company and a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, is seeking a Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for the Assigned Commodity. This role, part of the Integrated Supply Chain Organization, will own supplier relationships within a specific commodity category under the leadership of the Sr. Metals Commodity Manager and will support the Metals Commodity strategy formulation and execution. The position can be performed remotely from a home office within New York State, with regular access to the Cortland, NY site required. Candidates should reside within reasonable driving distance of Cortland, NY, including areas like Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, Rochester, Utica, and Auburn. The role involves managing supplier relationships, contributing to commodity/category management, collaborating with internal and external customers, and executing location strategy.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field preferred, with 3+ years of experience; OR no degree with 5+ years of experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Relationship Management.
- Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance.
- Ability to travel up to 25% including some limited international travel.
- U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization is required.
- Any offer of employment is contingent upon Pall obtaining the necessary employment visa and export authorization, including, if needed, an export license from the applicable U.S. government agency.
Nice To Haves
- 2+ years demonstrated focus on Metals commodities and strong knowledge of the Metals market, including materials, processes, pricing dynamics, and supplier landscape.
- Building, maintaining, and fostering relationships with suppliers.
- Ability to adapt, think critically, and problem-solve under pressure.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
- Conduct supplier assessments.
- Attend supplier meetings/visits.
- Maintain strong relationships with key suppliers via SBR’s.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality).
- Negotiate and manage contract administration (LTAs/MSAs).
- Improve Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD).
- Support site Inventory Target management.
- Project funnel ideation and execution.
- Own Strategic Sourcing visual management (DVM).
- Stay updated on emerging technologies/materials/best practices in Metals commodities and supply chain management.
- Monitor market trends & industry developments to identify opportunities for innovation/cost savings/risk mitigation.
- Partner with Supplier Quality to execute supplier qualifications (FAIR, PPAP, etc.).
- Optimize Supply Chain design to maximize adherence to DMS principles.
- Collaborate with Ops, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Product Management.
- Support external customers as necessary.
- Drive OTD.
- Delivery of the Metals Commodity Strategy.
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
