Remote Manufacturing and Procurement Buyer
Thermo FisherProcurement & Sourcing Specialist II Make an impact where science meets supply chain.
At Thermo Fisher
Scientific, our work helps our customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. In this role, you'll help make that possible by ensuring the materials and supplier partnerships our teams rely on are there when they're needed. We're looking for a Procurement & Sourcing Specialist II to joi
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n our Grand Island team.
This is an opportunity for a procurement or supply chain professional to move beyond transactional purchasing and take greater ownership of supplier relationships, sourcing, negotiations, cost improvement and supply continuity in a regulated manufacturing environment. You'll manage a portfolio of suppliers and partner closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Engineering, Quality and Category Management to keep materials flowing while improving cost, quality, delivery and supplier performance. Manage and develop supplier relationships, including resolving issues related to cost, quality, delivery and service.
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and mitigate supply risk. Partner with Material Planning to support production requirements and continuity of supply. Analyze supplier, market and business data to identify trends and recommend action.
Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives across procurement and supply chain processes. Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and other partners on product and supplier changes. Develop reporting and analytical tools that provide greater visibility into procurement and supplier performance.
Occasional domestic and international travel, approximately 1025%. Bachelor's degree Required (preferred field of study: Supply Chain, Business Administration or a related discipline). ~Prior experience in procurement, sourcing or supply chain highly preferred. ~ Experience working with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. ~ Procurement or strategic sourcing in a manufacturing environment SAP or another major ERP platform Supplier negotiations, RFx processes or supplier performance management Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement APICS, CPIM, CSCP or another supply chain certification Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This role offers the opportunity to build broad procurement and supply chain experience while working with teams across a global scientific organization. Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Planning, Quality and Engineering. Contribute directly to supply continuity and operational performance.
Grow your career within Thermo Fisher Scientific's global supply chain organization. Connect your day-to-day work to a larger purpose: helping our customers make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount