Buyer II

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Buyer II and make a meaningful impact on global science and healthcare. You'll contribute to ensuring the seamless supply of materials that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Working in a procurement environment, you'll manage supplier relationships, drive cost optimization, and ensure timely delivery of critical materials while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You'll work with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Review demand reports to prioritize material order placement
Work with Demand Planners when SAP demand discrepancies appear
Place orders based on visual demand
Manage order requests without demand (projects, DEA samples, other sample requests) and ensure justification is documented within the PO
Ensure POs include a copy of the material specification or reference to the current revision to avoid material discrepancies on incoming
Initiate Excess Inventory forms (if applicable)
Order tracking: Follow up with suppliers for order acknowledgment / delivery date confirmation / pricing discrepancies
Work closely with suppliers to communicate expectations and timely deliveries for launch materials
Review Catalyst report for invoice discrepancies
Expedite / de-expedite orders as required
Have knowledge of inventory value targets
Forecast reports to suppliers
Attend RAPIDs for supplier related issues
Work with Logistics when incoming materials arrive damaged
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of procurement/buying experience in a manufacturing environment
• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering or related field
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP or CIPS certification preferred
• Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Experience with MRP, inventory management and supplier relationship management
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with ability to achieve cost savings
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities to interact effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a professional environment
• Knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations and quality systems preferred
• Ability to analyze data and develop actionable insights
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites as needed
• Multi-lingual skills valued but not required
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!
Other
Relocation assistance is not provided.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future, without sponsorship.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screening.