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Danaher Corporation Plastics Supplier Relationship Manager-Deland, FL in Deland, Florida
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The Plastics Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) owns the supplier relationships for the supplier group in the Plastics Commodity category under the leadership of the Sr. Plastics Commodity Manager. They will support the Plastic Commodity Strategy formulation and execution. This position is part of the Global Integrated Supply Chain Organization and will be located onsite in Deland, FL.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Supplier Relationship Management (40%): identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct supplier assessments, attend supplier meetings/visits, maintain strong relationships with key suppliers via SBR’s, collaborate with the 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 (30%): Project funnel ideation and execution, own Strategic Sourcing visual management (DVM), partner with Supplier Quality to execute supplier qualifications (FAIR, PPAP, etc.), stay updated on emerging technologies/materials/best practices in plastics manufacturing and supply chain management, monitor market trends & industry developments to identify opportunities for innovation/cost savings/risk mitigation, optimize Supply Chain design to maximize adherence to DMS principles and IMAG
Customer (Internal & External) Relationship Management (15%): collaborate with Ops, R&D, Engineering, Quality, Sales, Product Management, support external customers as necessary, and drive OTD
Global Strategy Execution (15%): Delivery of the Plastics Commodity Strategy
Domestic/International travel up 30% 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 plastics commodities.
Strong knowledge of plastics market, including materials, processes, pricing dynamics, supplier landscape inclusive of analyzing related supplier data and SAP/PPV/PPC/PVO.
Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance.
Demonstrated strong influencer with excellent negotiation skills.
Proficiency in supplier risk management, contract management, and supplier performance measurement tools and techniques.
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
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