Supplier Relationship Manager

**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](https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 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](https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible. This Individual will serve as the **Supplier Relationship Manager (SRM)** for the Assigned Commodity. This individual will own the supplier relationships for the assigned supplier group within the specific commodity category under the leadership of the Sr. Metals Commodity Manager. This individual will support the Metals Commodity strategy formulation and execution. This position is part of the Integrated Supply Chain Organization and may be performed remotely from a home office within New York State, with regular access to the Cortland, NY site as business needs require. Candidates should reside within reasonable driving distance of Cortland, including the Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, Rochester, Utica, and Auburn areas. **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. - Commodity/ Category Management (30%): Project funnel ideation and execution, own Strategic Sourcing visual management (DVM), stay updated on emerging technologies/materials/best practices in Metals commodities 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 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 - Location Strategy Execution (15%): Delivery of the Metals Commodity Strategy - Domestic/International travel will be required. **The essential requirements of the job include:** - 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. - ​​Proven track record of negotiating contracts, reducing costs, and improving supplier performance. - Ability to travel up to 25% including some limited international travel **It would be a plus i…