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September 22, 2024

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Paisley

FULL TIME


Buyer II

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description

As a Buyer II at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you will have the unique opportunity to support the Senior Buyer, Purchasing in developing strategic relationships with the supply base. You will play a crucial role in improving supplier performance across quality and delivery, while also mitigating supply chain risk through robust contract and relationship management processes. In this role, you will take ownership of projects and have a larger remit in terms of procurement and sourcing responsibility.

Essential Functions:

  • Support the Senior Buyer, Purchasing in developing ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency and business performance
  • Set up and review supplier agreements
  • Resolve high-level issues regarding price, quality, delivery, or payment
  • Research and evaluate areas of opportunity to mitigate risk and reduce costs
  • Improve overall procurement processes and work instructions
  • Foster collaborative working relationships with colleagues across different departments within the organization.
  • Lead and support continuous improvement projects
  • Provide support to the Material Planning team
  • Create and maintain management information reports

Relationship Management:

  • Collaborate, negotiate, and engage with individuals and organizations involved in new projects, supplies, and initiatives.
  • Address and communicate issues or concerns that may arise, ensuring appropriate resolution.
  • Support product change requests and review their impact on capacity plans
  • Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships
  • Develop close working relationships with Material Planning, Category Management, and Supplier Quality teams

Self Management:

  • Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies
  • Embrace personal challenges
  • Demonstrate confident and rounded thinking
  • Be assertive, optimistic, and open to change
  • Be resilient, self-motivated, and able to work well under pressure

Education / Experience:

  • Proven strategic procurement experience, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
  • Strong leadership qualities
  • Understanding of working in a regulated environment
  • Risk and contract management experience
  • Ability to contribute positively, minimize expenses, and drive operational enhancements
  • Project management experience
  • Strong technical knowledge and understanding of supply chain management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Computer literate, including advanced Excel skills

Working Conditions:

  • Works in an office environment with infrequent travel requirements.

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