Indirect Category Manager

Summary

Danaher is a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, and they are seeking an Indirect Category Manager for Pall Corporation. This role is responsible for developing and executing category strategies for Facility & Equipment Services and Facility CAPEX, supporting sourcing and procurement efforts across various facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy development for in-scope categories
• Partner with global stakeholders to implement and execute category strategies
• Identify cost savings and working capital improvement opportunities
• Work cross-functionally with Facilities, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and others throughout project identification & execution
• Solve problems and champion continuous process improvements for in-scope categories and throughout the business

Skills

• 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
• 3+ years of Indirect or Direct Sourcing & Procurement experience in a global manufacturing environment - Indirect strongly preferred
• 3+ years of Category Management experience with Facility & Equipment Services, and Facility CAPEX projects
• 3+ years of Contracting experience including drafting, redlining, and negotiating with vendors and supplier relationship management
• 3+ years of Data Analytics experience in a Supply Chain related capacity, e.g. performing spend analysis for in-scope category management
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically & internationally, subject to business requirements
• SAP 4HANA or similar ERP system within Supply Chain related role(s)
• Supply Chain transformation initiative(s)
• Change Management, especially with internal cross-functional stakeholders and leadership

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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
• 3+ years of Indirect or Direct Sourcing & Procurement experience in a global manufacturing environment - Indirect strongly preferred
• 3+ years of Category Management experience with Facility & Equipment Services, and Facility CAPEX projects
• 3+ years of Contracting experience including drafting, redlining, and negotiating with vendors and supplier relationship management
• 3+ years of Data Analytics experience in a Supply Chain related capacity, e.g. performing spend analysis for in-scope category management
• Ability to travel up to 25% domestically & internationally, subject to business requirements

Nice to Haves

• SAP 4HANA or similar ERP system within Supply Chain related role(s)
• Supply Chain transformation initiative(s)
• Change Management, especially with internal cross-functional stakeholders and leadership

Benefits

• Bonus/incentive pay
• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401(k) to eligible employees