Buyer II

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Fair Lawn, NJ

6d • $67,500 - $95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Buyer II contributes to the company’s mission by ensuring the seamless supply of materials for customers in science and healthcare. The role manages supplier relationships, supports cost optimization, ensures timely delivery of critical materials, and maintains optimal inventory levels. It works cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, R&D, Planning, and Accounts Payable to support operational excellence, successful product launches, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• An advanced degree with no prior experience, or a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of procurement or buying experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards, and strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with MRP, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities and turn data into actionable insights.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to supplier sites.

Nice To Haves

• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or a related field.
• APICS, CPIM, CSCP, or CIPS certification.
• Knowledge of FDA or ISO regulations and quality systems.
• Experience with continuous improvement methods such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Additional language skills.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the right materials are available at the right time and place.
• Create, execute, and maintain purchase orders, contracts, and procurement records.
• Maintain procurement master data in the ERP system, including lead times, pricing, minimum order quantities, and safety stock levels.
• Partner with raw material planners to monitor inventory health, including inventory turns, days of supply, excess and obsolete inventory, safety stock, and consignment.
• Meet with key suppliers to review performance, forecasts, and improvement opportunities.
• Address supply disruptions escalated by Supply Planning and serve as an escalation point for supplier commercial and quality issues.
• Work with Accounts Payable and suppliers to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Lead procurement activities for new product introductions, partnering with R&D, Planning, Quality, and suppliers to support successful launches.
• Partner with Quality and suppliers to investigate and resolve material quality issues.
• Use supplier issue tracking tools and Procurement Excellence dashboards to support supplier reviews and reporting.
• Help develop and implement procurement processes, standard work, and tools.
• Support contract compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
• May be eligible for a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level