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Procurement/Sourcing Specialist I

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Procurement/Sourcing Specialist I

Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

TP buyer

Illkirch, France Full-Time Internal

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Procurement Specialist to join our world-class team in Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France. As a leading global provider of scientific solutions, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is dedicated to enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

As a Third Party (TP) Buyer, your main responsibility will be to manage the placement of orders and ensure accurate confirmation dates for a specific group of suppliers, with a particular focus on Third Party products. Your role will be vital in maintaining excellent order management and delivery performance, meeting departmental performance goals, and delivering exceptional customer service.

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Key responsibilities include:

  • Raising and managing Purchase Orders for TP products, ensuring accurate confirmed dates and updating the system to reflect supplier order acknowledgments
  • Taking ownership of suppliers allocated to you and resolving any queries regarding price, item details, transportation, or logistics
  • Completing regular reports and tasks to support department goals and targets
  • Managing backorders and trade compliance issues related to imports
  • Handling all issues linked to transport, quality, quantity, and address of delivery to find acceptable solutions for customers and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
  • Embracing and participating in process improvement initiatives to identify improvements and cost savings
  • Acting in accordance with company policies and values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

A successful candidate for this role will possess relevant experience or hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related area. Essential qualifications include proven abilities in customer service or supplier negotiation, as well as strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Cognos. The ability to thrive under strict deadlines, effectively communicate, and work independently or collaboratively as part of a team is critically important. Fluency in both Spanish and English is a prerequisite for this position.

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. We value diversity and inclusion and strive to create an environment where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to applicants upon request to enable them to participate in the recruitment process.

Join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and be part of our ambitious team that is dedicated to making a difference. Apply now and take the next step in your career!

Client-provided location(s): 67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden, France
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01281213
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