Manager, Purchasing and Materials

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At Phenomenex 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.

Phenomenex isnt your typical scientific company. Founded nearly 40 years ago Phenomenex is a global technology leader committed to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions that solve the separation and purification challenges of researchers advancing the future of scientific analysis and investigation ensuring the quality of essentials like your food water shampoo and even cold medication. Be part of our global success and together we accelerate the discovery development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

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The Phenomenex Manager Purchasing and Materials is responsible for managing and providing leadership for all aspects of upstream material flow from the supply base through receiving. This individual will manage raw and OEM inventory levels supplier on-time delivery and off-site warehousing to ensure that both internal and external customer orders are fulfilled on time. This position is a key member of the Procurement organization.

This position reports to the Vice President of Supply Chain and Operational Excellence and is part of the Supply Chain leadership team located in Torrance California and will be an on-site role.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead develop and coach the Purchasing and Materials team to achieve operational excellence drive employee engagement and build organizational capabilities aligned with business objectives.

• Develop and execute strategic plans to improve supplier performance customer on-time delivery inventory management working capital productivity and overall supply chain performance.

• Through application of the Danaher Business System (DBS) establish implement and continuously improve best-practice purchasing planning inventory management and inventory control processes including cycle count and physical inventory programs to enhance operational efficiency and inventory accuracy.

• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to achieve quality delivery cost and service objectives while proactively mitigating supply chain risks.

• Develop and sustain KPI reporting and performance management systems that provide actionable insights support data-driven decision-making and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

• Serve as a key member of the Supply Chain leadership team partnering cross-functionally to drive business objectives support growth initiatives and champion Danaher Business System (DBS) methodologies and continuous improvement culture.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and environmental health and safety regulations while fostering a culture of accountability safety and continuous improvement and performing other duties as assigned.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Engineering or related field preferred; 5 years of leadership experience in purchasing materials or supply chain management within a manufacturing environment.

• Proven ability to lead develop and motivate high-performing teams.

• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing operations; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and PowerPoint.

• Demonstrated success driving continuous improvement and operational excellence through structured problem-solving and DBS/Lean methodologies.

• Strong analytical communication and decision-making skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and build cross-functional partnerships.

• Financial and business acumen including experience with inventory management working capital optimization supplier performance and KPI-driven performance management.

Phenomenex 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 salary range for this role is $115000 $135000. 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 job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including 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.

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