Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving efficiency in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics, or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. As a Buyer II, you will have the unique opportunity to support the Grand Island site in developing strategic relationships with the supplier 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 relationship management processes. In this role, you will take ownership of projects and suppliers supporting the manufacturing team at Grand Island.
Essential Functions:
Develop ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency and business performance
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
Collaborate 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 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 perform under pressure
Education / Experience:
Associates Degree required
Bachelors Degree preferred
3 years experience in supply chain
Proven strategic procurement experience, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong leadership skills
Understanding of working in a regulated environment
Prior experience in Biochemicals preferred
Ability to contribute positively, minimize expenses, and drive operational enhancements
Project management experience preferred
Strong technical knowledge and understanding of supply chain management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Computer literate, including strong Excel skills
Working Conditions:
Works in an office environment with infrequent travel requirements.
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $54,000.00-$81,000.00.
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
