Value Stream Buyer

Danaher • New Brighton, MN

9h • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Radiometer, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. At Radiometer, life comes first. Our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses. We’re a team that celebrates diverse ideas and continuous improvement. Here, you’ll find a place to grow and make a real impact, with your unique perspective driving us forward in improving patient care. At Radiometer, our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable, fast, and easy patient diagnoses. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Value Stream Buyer is responsible for the execution of general procurement functions, analyzing and auditing the Dynamic Kanban system, and managing purchase orders for manufacturing demands to prevent shortages and maintain inventory levels. This role is responsible for ensuring the availability of production parts while minimizing inventory carrying costs and exposure and supports the procurement team’s financial objectives (PPV, DPO, OTD, Inventory Turns, etc.) This position reports to the Sr. Operations Manager, is part of the Operations team located in New Brighton, MN, and will be an on-site role. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Ensure the availability of production parts while minimizing inventory carrying costs and exposure. Interact with colleagues in production to proactively solve stock issues and improve material processes. Support on-time delivery and inventory reduction through the implementation of the Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to drive continuous process improvements in on-time delivery, cost savings, and inventory reduction. Proactively provide supply status, resolve availability issues, and provide tracking information to internal customers. Work with Accounting and Receiving to resolve any discrepancies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field or relevant experience
• Experience working with Excel and software such as ERP/MRP, SAP or Oracle etc
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels and departments of the organization.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills working with vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in procurement and/or production planning in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and communicating with production operations
• Lean, Six Sigma, Toyota Production System, and/or DBS tools

Responsibilities

• Ensure the availability of production parts while minimizing inventory carrying costs and exposure.
• Interact with colleagues in production to proactively solve stock issues and improve material processes.
• Support on-time delivery and inventory reduction through the implementation of the Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to drive continuous process improvements in on-time delivery, cost savings, and inventory reduction.
• Proactively provide supply status, resolve availability issues, and provide tracking information to internal customers.
• Work with Accounting and Receiving to resolve any discrepancies.

Benefits

• Radiometer, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info .
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level