Senior Strategic Sourcing Agent

Danaher Corporation

. Lead sourcing initiatives supporting approximately $100M in direct and indirect spend for Pall Aerospace .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and contract negotiation within the aerospace sector. Proven ability to analyze market conditions and drive cost reduction while ensuring compliance with procurement policies and government regulations.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementContract NegotiationCost Reduction AnalysisAerospace Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ManagementProcurementCategory ManagementNegotiation SkillsMarket AnalysisRFI/RFQ ManagementCost AnalysisSupplier DevelopmentVendor Transition ManagementNew Product Introduction

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingCollaborationRelationship BuildingNegotiation

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply ChainU.S. Government Export Authorization

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefense ProgramsITARFAR/DFAR RegulationsSmall Business PlansAssertion of CommercialityGovernment Certifications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead sourcing initiatives supporting approximately $100M in direct and indirect spend for Pall Aerospace
Partner with Sales, Engineering, Operations, and Global Sourcing teams
Drive sourcing, outsourcing, insourcing, subcontract management, and supplier strategies
Develop and execute sourcing strategies
Manage supplier relationships and contract negotiations
Analyze market conditions and supply alternatives
Deliver results against cost reduction, margin enhancement, supplier performance, DPO, and global value sourcing metrics
Support supplier development
Collaborate on design and manufacturability reviews to optimize cost and performance
Provide guidance to tactical purchasing teams
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, supplier governance, and sourcing best practices
Continuously evaluate the existing supply base for improvement opportunities
Design, lead, negotiate, and implement multiyear Pall contracts, including RFQs, RFIs, LTAs, Pricing Level Agreements, and Stocking Agreements
Assist in vendor transitions, including outsourcing, insourcing, and vendor-to-vendor transitions
Maximize year-over-year working capital improvements
Interface with procurement teams to align local manufacturing site inputs and requirements with center-led strategy
Report to the Senior Director of Supply Chain within the Supply Chain organization
Work additional hours and weekends as needed to support business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related
Minimum of 3 years of Supply Chain/Procurement/Strategic Sourcing/Category Management experience
Proven negotiation skills, with demonstrated performance results
Domestic and/or Global sourcing experience for a large USA or multinational manufacturing company
Highly analytical with experience in tools for RFI, RFQ, Reverse Auction
Ability to travel as required; 25–35% expected
Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
Must be capable of performing job duties in office, distribution, and customer-site settings, including occasional lifting, climbing stairs, and extended periods of mobility
Knowledge of aerospace and defense programs, customers and products is a plus
Knowledge of US Government contracting processes, including ITAR, FAR/DFAR regulations, Small Business Plans, Assertion of Commerciality procedures, price/cost analysis, and government certifications is a plus
Experience with New Product Introduction processes and supporting internal stakeholders is a plus
Ability to develop relationships with suppliers is a plus
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels internally and externally; very strong negotiating skills is a plus
U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, protected person status, or U.S. Government export authorization required
Employment visa and export authorization, including an export license if required, may be necessary

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus/incentive pay
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Flexible, remote working arrangements for eligible roles
Remote work from home