Buyer III

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Saint Louis, MO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Excellent Benefits Package Review our company’s Total Rewards Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits-effective Day 1 Paid Time Off & Holidays 401K Company Match up to 6% Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 90 days! Employee Referral Bonus Employee Discount Program Recognition Program Charitable Gift Matching Company Paid Parental Leave Career Advancement Opportunities DESCRIPTION: As a Buyer III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be responsible for ensuring reliable and cost-effective supply chain operations while contributing to our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You will manage strategic supplier relationships, drive procurement initiatives, and collaborate across functions to optimize material availability and inventory levels. This role provides opportunities to guide continuous improvement projects, implement cost savings strategies, and develop effective solutions for supply chain challenges. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will analyze requirements, negotiate with suppliers, and ensure on-time delivery of materials critical to our manufacturing operations. You will apply analytical and negotiation skills to identify opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions while maintaining high quality standards. This position enables you to contribute to operational excellence while developing your expertise in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or related field
5+ years of experience in procurement/supply chain experience in manufacturing environment, preferably in life sciences or regulated industry
Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Office skills
Strong negotiation abilities and demonstrated success in delivering cost savings
Experience with supplier relationship management and performance metrics tracking
Demonstrated project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent projects
Knowledge of inventory management and supply chain optimization techniques
Experience with new product introduction and change management processes
Demonstrated ability to analyze data and generate actionable insights
Strong attention to detail and process compliance mindset
Experience conducting supplier business reviews