Buyer II

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

• Utilize MRP for the procurement of materials for production and managing supplier relationships to optimize supply chain efficiency.
• Coordinate the purchasing of materials for the assigned products consistent following the MRP requirements.
• Use material replenishment methods, such as re-order points, just in time, and vendor managed safety stock.
• Purchase Order Management from End to End: from placement to the vendor to Payment.
• Secure and analyze quotations, negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, and recommend suppliers with respect to cost, quality, and lead-time.
• Resolve material shortages, which are caused by supplier delivery delays, non-conforming material, or other problems, to satisfactory resolution.  Expedite emergency orders as needed.
• Communicate effectively with planning and other internal and external customers to assure supply stability.
• Review and adhere to metrics to monitor overall success of Procurement key performance indicators.

Education

• Minimum required education: High School Diploma/ GED
• 2+ years of relevant procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing supply chain environment.
• CPM, APICS, CPIM certification a plus.
• Experience in the Life Science, Medical Device industry, or regulated environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards Enterprise One (E1) Oracle.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a proficient knowledge of MS applications - Outlook, Power Point, Word, OneNote, Teams, Power BI.
• Strong analytical skills combined with practical business sense.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix and diverse cross-functional team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a global organization, within operations and with external clients.
• Agility in balancing multiple tasks within project parameters.
• Ability to work independently, typically initiating own tasks with input/mentorship from manager.
• Self-motivated individual who can work independently and within a team to get results

Compensation and Benefits

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