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ThermoFisher Scientific Buyer III - BCD Indirect in Grand Island, New York
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As a Buyer III at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you will have the unique opportunity to support the Division Procurement Partner in developing strategic relationships with the Indirect supply base. You will play a crucial role in improving supplier performance across factors including cost, 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:
Develop 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:
Associates Degree required
Bachelors Degree preferred
5 years experience in supply chain
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.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $70,000.00–$85,000.00.
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. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
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
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
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