Job Description

When you’re 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

The Frederick, MD location is a critical part of Thermo Fisher’s organization, providing support for up to 5 Business Groups and multiple Divisions, from distribution, to Life Sciences and Corporate support. We are a leading provider of innovative products and services. Join our dynamic team in Frederick as a part of our Clinical Sequencing Division, and be part of shaping the future of the world.

Discover Impactful Work:

We are seeking a highly motivated Procurement professional for Thermo Fisher Scientific Frederick site to procure goods and services in conformance with approved procedures at the best total cost with considerations for quality, reliability of source and urgency of need. Provides support for all aspects of procurement including but not limited to supplier negotiations, vendor analysis, cost reductions, utilization of the ERP system, expediting of orders and vendor relations.

A day in the Life:

• Strong Project Management skills

• Strong customer service focus to enhance satisfaction

• Ability to develop and provide reports to satisfy ongoing inventory management needs.

• Strong verbal communication skills to effectively communicate critical information.

• Strong problem solving and reasoning skills to effectively take care of problems varying in complexity relative to job level

• In depth knowledge of planning and purchasing systems.

• Strong knowledge of regulated supply chains; to include ISO, GMP, and FDA regulations.

• Thorough understanding of concepts of inventory flow throughout the supply chain.

• Able to function in a highly dynamic environment.

• Key Deliverables/Goals: purchase price variance, on-time delivery, inventory targets, continuity of supply, Delivery and payment terms.

• Implement Supply Agreements with key vendors

• Negotiates pricing, terms and conditions which are not managed by the commodity management teams, withinestablished limitations and scope of authority to obtain the most favorable business partnerships, including but not limited to quality, availability and cost.

• Uses proactive approach and ensures data accuracy for all purchasing parameters in the ERP system

• Creates and maintains mutually beneficial long-term partnerships with suppliers to foster feedback and continuous improvement, usually being the single-point-of-contact for the vendor

• Investigates and recommends new vendors

• Provides coaching and mentoring to junior members of the purchasing team.

• Monitors supplier performance, communicates and takes action to maintain high levels of supplier performance.

• Works across internal functions and external contacts to resolve supplier performance issues

• Support or lead continuous improvement events to reduce cost, increase efficiency, streamline the way we do business

• Takes initiative to resolve supply constraints and maybe required to lead/manage projects

• Use MRP to maintain continuous material availability to support production plans.

Keys to Success:

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) or equivalent work experience.

Experience

• Minimum of 4-6 years previous Procurement/Planning required.

• Experience with SAP, E1, Microsoft Office software including Work and Excel.

• Experience working within regulated industry (ISO 13485) and/or cGMP environment

• 2-3 years working in a highly regulated environment and/or life-sciences industry preferred

• Experience working in a global enterprise/cross-division business unit model preferred.

• CPIM or C.P.M or CSCP or equivalent certification preferred

• Experience using lean / 6-sigma tools

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong analytical, planning and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.

• Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.

• Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.

• Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.

• Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.

• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.

• Experience in project management

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain five reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation, and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

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Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.