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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Buyer III

Parkersburg, WV

Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Laboratory Equipment Division (LE)

401 Millcreek Road | Marietta, OH 45750

How will you make an impact?

You will make an impact by collaborating with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance and our extensive supply base to identify and realize improvements in quality, delivery, and price. Providing input to management such as shortages, design changes and improvements. Assist in developing and improving materials management procedures and continuously working toward developing a streamlined supply base. Manage supplier portfolio by working with category/sourcing to develop a robust & strategic supply chain.

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This position is 100% on-site

What will you do?

  • Placing PO's and planning material requirements to support inventory, production, and customer requirements while maintaining cost objectives & quality expectations.
  • Review/resolve past due PO's, reschedule requests, and expedite deliveries.
  • Practice core procurement fundamentals using SAP: managing PIRs (Lead Time, Pricing, EOQ, Safety Stock, Etc.); reviewing and acting on signals; updating order acknowledgments/delivery dates.
  • Lead materials supply and inventory levels (of assigned portfolio) to meet manufacturing goals. Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to update required data and communicate changes by using strong analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and get results.
  • Support management & reduction of raw material levels by executing a lean mentality.
  • Support, contribute & lead material/cost/productivity efforts for assigned materials/suppliers.

Education

  • Associates degree or above preferred in supply chain/procurement or related field.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Requiring experience using ERP system (SAP), strong skills in MS office i.e. Excel, Word, Power Point and outlook.
  • Driven, results oriented, and motivated to work effectively without direct supervision
  • Critical thinking ability with "outside the box" mentality i.e. root cause analysis, impact assessment, problem solving /scenario analysis.
  • Strong organization skills with the ability to run and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Excellent communication & collaboration skills.

Client-provided location(s): Marietta, OH 45750, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01288496-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program