Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionJob Title: Buyer IILocation/Division Specific InformationThe role will be based at our Fair Lawn, NJ site.Position Summary:The Buyer II 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 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 :
Assurance of Supply – right products, right time, in the right place
Maintain Procurement Master Data in respective ERP system
Conduct collaborative meetings with key suppliers to discuss metrics and forecast
Supplier Management (Scorecard Review)
Raw Material Inventory Health shared responsibility with raw material planners (Turns, DOS, E&O, SS and Consignment)
Contract compliance
Resolve supply disruptions as raised by Materials Planning
Resolve AP issues
PO execution and maintenance
Supports the development and implementation of procurement processes, standard work and tools
Maintain master data – lead-time, pricing, MOQ’s (lead), safety stock (min/max)
Lead all NPI activities in collaboration with R&D and Planning to ensure successful supplier launch (need to define NPD process)
Point of escalation for supplier issues specific to commercial, quality
Leverage and use the supplier issue application
Leverage Procurement Excellence dashboard for input to QBRs and other report outs
Work with Supplier Quality on supplier related quality issues
Adopt and demonstrate the Procurement Toolbox
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred.
Minimum 2 years business experience in a Procurement / Sourcing / Engineering role.
Advanced skills in Excel.
Experience in MRP / ERP systems.
Possess a basic technical understanding of how to interpret drawings /specifications.
Experienced in supplier consolidation and product transfer initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications:
CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
Project management experience
Global procurement experience
Experienced in leading contract manufacturers
Benefits:· Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits – Effective Day 1· Paid Time Off & Holidays· 401K Company Match up to 6%· Tuition Reimbursement – Available after 90 Days!· Employee Referral Bonus· Employee Discount Program· Employee Recognition Program· Charitable Gift Matching· Company Paid Parental Leave· Career Advancement OpportunitiesThermo 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.