Senior Buyer at Danaher Corporation

Carlsbad, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Life Sciences, Diagnostics, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required with minimum 5+ years of direct related experience
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems: Oracle EBS and Oracle Cloud working knowledge is preferred
Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to analyze supply chain data, identify trends, and make informed decisions to optimize inventory levels, reduce costs, and improve efficiency via process mapping and design
Extracting large data sets related to inventory levels, on time Delivery, forecasting and supplier performance to identify areas of improvement
Purchasing experience in manufacturing medical devices and reagent environment

Responsibilities

Analyzing demand data and forecast to make inform decisions both short and long-term to optimize continuity of supply chain performance, purchasing and supplier performance
Direct and Indirect Purchase order and supplier management
Responsible for Key Performance Indicators such as on-time delivery, stock outs, savings generation, and inventory performance to measure effectiveness of optimization initiatives and further improvement actions
Establish critical inventory parameters to improve inventory performance, shortages that drive positive cash flow — such as activity-based costing (ABC) and safety stock settings, replenishment quantity, and launch quantity — considering constraints and input, such as lead time and order cycle time
Identify targeted continuous improvement in supplier OTD, Working Capital turns, Purchase Price Variance, and related KPI’s/objectives by leveraging DBS tools, facilitation skills, and change management; implement changes to operational processes based on data analysis, including purchasing, supplier selection and logistics strategies

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Data Analysis

Demand Forecasting

Logistics

Procurement

Supplier Management

Inventory Optimization

Stakeholder Collaboration

Manufacturing Support

Chemical Reagents

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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