Strategic Sourcing Manager (f / m / d)

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Pall Corporation, 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. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. This Individual will serve as the Strategic Sourcing Manager (f / m / d)(Individual Contributor) responsible for Direct Materials feeding manufacturing sites in the EMEA Region. This individual will own the supplier relationships for direct material suppliers in EMEA under the leadership of the Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, EMEA. This individual will support the commodity strategies execution in the region. This position is part of the Integrated Supply Chain Organization and will be located onsite in BK, Germany. In this role, you will have the opportunity to : Regional Sourcing Strategy Execution (40%) : 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), LTA’s / MSA’s negotiate and manage contract administration, improve Supplier OTD, and support site Inventory Target management. Project Management (40%) : Project funnel ideation and execution, own Strategic Sourcing visual management (DVM), stay updated on emerging technologies / materials / best practices in pulp, resins, chemicals & plastics 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 materials & inventory management. Customer (Internal & External) Relationship Management (20%) : collaborate with Ops, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Product Management, support external customers as necessary, and drive OTD Domestic / International travel will be required. The essential requirements of the job include : Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering, with 3 years’ experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Relationship Management with focus on Key Tech commodities Strong knowledge in materials, processes, pricing dynamics, and supplier landscape Experience with pulp, resin, media, chemicals & plastics is a plus Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance Ability to travel 30% internationally It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in : Building, maintaining, and fostering relationships with suppliers Ability to adapt, think critically, and problem-solve under pressure Continuous improvement in manufacturing Pall Corporation, a Danaher 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. Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com .