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Job Description

The Buyer I position reports to the Manager, Supply Chain and performs various purchasing assignments to procure supplies, raw materials and equipment vital for the operation of the organization, based on MRP or actual customer orders. The buyer role will follow established procedures, practices and policies to contact vendors, obtain quotations, examine bids, place purchase orders and expedite and monitor delivery of the corresponding material under minimal direction.

The Buyer I will exercise informed judgment and build solid understanding of materials and sources of supply to make purchases at a price consistent with the required quality and quantity. Analysis of data will be required to drive evaluation of opportunities of moderate scope. The successful candidate will show initiative and responsibility, act proactively and seek possible solutions for issues before raising.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Negotiates and generates purchase orders for approved purchase requisitions, and raw material to support production per MRP.
  • Reviews and resolves daily internal purchasing problems and shortages within their commodity and ensures communication to cross functional teams.
  • Reschedules Purchase Orders as required.
  • Supports cost reduction programs.
  • Returns non-conforming inventory items to vendors within their commodity.
  • Resolves discrepant invoice issues in a timely manner.
  • Confers with suppliers concerning late, on-time and early deliveries. Participates in supplier performance reviews within their commodity.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1 to 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Purchasing certificate preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Ability to use a PC with Microsoft Office software, proficiency in Excel preferred.
  • Ability to perform data entry into an ERP system such as Oracle.
  • Well organized and must have both good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Collaborative with Employees in various functional areas.
  • Regularly engages with Production leads and Supervisors, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Customer Service, Demand Planning, R&D Engineering, Accounts Payable and Document Services.
  • Occasionally interacts with Marketing/Sales, and Finance.
  • Builds stable working relationships internally.

Benefits

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 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.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Benefits:

We offer driven remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension/retirement, 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.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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