Supplier Relationship Manager, Key Technology (f/m/d)

Position Overview

Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM) for Key Technology Commodity at Pall Corporation (Danaher). The role is part of the Integrated Supply Chain Organization and is based in Portsmouth, UK or Bad Kreuznach, Germany.

Key Responsibilities

• Supplier Relationship Management (40%): identify and evaluate potential suppliers, conduct supplier assessments, attend supplier meetings/visits, maintain strong relationships with key suppliers through SBRs, collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, manufacturing, materials, quality), negotiate LTAs and manage contract administration, improve supplier OTD, and support site inventory target management.
• Project Management (30%): lead project funnel ideation and cost‑saving project execution, own Strategic Sourcing visual management (DVM), stay updated on emerging technologies/materials/best practices, monitor market trends and industry developments to identify innovation/cost savings/risk mitigation opportunities, partner with Supplier Quality to execute supplier qualifications (FAIR, PPAP, etc.), and 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.
• Strategy Execution (15%): deliver the Key Technology Commodity Strategy.
• Domestic and international travel to support supplier and project activities.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Engineering) with 3+ years’ experience in Sourcing, Purchasing, or Supplier Relationship Management focused on Key Tech commodities.
• Strong knowledge of Key Tech market, including materials, processes, pricing dynamics, and supplier landscape.
• Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance.
• Ability to travel 30% internationally.
• Fluency in German and English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal cross-functional stakeholders and suppliers.
• Ability to adapt, think critically, and solve problems under pressure.
• Experience with continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Global Sourcing experience for a global manufacturing company.