Buyer II at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Carlsbad, California, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Life Sciences, Medical Devices, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • 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 proficient knowledge of MS applications - Outlook, PowerPoint, 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

Responsibilities

  • 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 with 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

Skills

MRP
Procurement
Supply Chain Management
Purchase Order Management
Supplier Negotiation
SAP
JD Edwards
Oracle
Microsoft Excel
Power BI
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Teams

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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