Tactical Buyer

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Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences diagnostics and biotechnology

At Radiometer one of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

At Radiometer life comes first. Our vision is to improve global healthcare with reliable fast and easy patient diagnoses. Were a team that celebrates diverse ideas and continuous improvement. Here youll find a place to grow and make a real impact with your unique perspective driving us forward in improving patient care.

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Tactical Buyer for Radiometer is responsible for supporting strategic activities in long-term plans and responding to escalations from operational procurement team as well as production stop risk mitigation. Tactical Buyer needs to be organized consistent self-driven and comfortable interacting with suppliers. Potential for growth.

This position reports to the Procurement Manager and is part of the Global Strategic Procurement team located in New Brighton MN and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Implement tactical actions in accordance with the designated strategy and align procurement initiatives to financial goals
• Develop maintain and manage contractual and business Supplier relationships and drive strong data-based supplier performance process
• Support Category Managers and value streams including supplier communications regarding discrepancies pricing substitutes and backorders
• Negotiate and optimize non-cost procurement terms (MOQ LT etc.) as well as participate in annual material price development and ensuring accuracy of procurement data
• Drive proactive and reactive sourcing and procurement process activities and smaller projects including assessing risk of purchases

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree or 4 years of experience in a similar role
• 2 or more years of experience in international sourcing related position in industry preferably in medical device business
• Demonstrated skills in negotiations within an international environment
• Tactical and long-term thinking focused on further achievements
• High analytical skills and good understanding of manufacturing industry budget and cost saving structures

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 10%
• Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to lift move or carry equipment up to 25lb

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

• Procurement for medical device manufacturing
• Developing and maintaining supplier relationships
• Researching possible solutions reducing cost and improving quality and reliability

Radiometer a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its a health care program or paid time off our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.

The annual salary range for this role is $75000-$85000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including unlimited flexible paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

Join our winning team today. Together well accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrows science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

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