Procurement / Sourcing Specialist II

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Austin, TX

10h•Onsite

About The Position

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and you'll be supported in achieving your career goals. As a Procurement Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will ensure the uninterrupted supply of materials that support our mission to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. You will manage procurement and planning activities with a primary focus on direct procurement, interpreting demand, evaluating vendor reliability, developing supply relationships, and monitoring cost, schedules, and scope to assure best quality at best value.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Engineering, or related discipline with 2+ years of procurement experience, OR High School Diploma/GED with 5+ years of procurement experience
Minimum 2+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong proficiency in SAP required (MRP experience primarily in SAP)
Proficiency in Power BI to create dashboards, reports, and data visualizations required
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and MS applications (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Teams)
Experience in regulated and SOP heavy environment required
Strong analytical skills combined with practical business sense and sound negotiation abilities
Effective communication skills with ability to interact across all organizational levels and conduct professional vendor review meetings
Self-motivated individual who can work independently and autonomously while thriving in cross-functional team environments
PPI-oriented mindset with commitment to process improvement and continual improvement philosophies (Lean, Six Sigma)
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail with strict adherence to procedures and protocols

Nice To Haves

APICS CPIM, CSCP, CIPS, or CPM certification a plus
Automation skills and experience implementing process automation highly desired
Experience in Medical Device industry or FDA/ISO/GMP-regulated environments preferred
Experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) without deviation in a controlled environment is a strong plus
Ability to travel occasionally to supplier sites as business needs require

Responsibilities

Procure direct materials to support production schedules while maintaining optimal inventory levels
Utilize MRP (mainly SAP) for material procurement and coordinate purchasing consistent with MRP requirements
Create, manage, and monitor purchase orders from end to end: from placement to payment
Conduct and lead vendor review meetings and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) meetings with assigned vendors to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement
Negotiate prices and terms with suppliers, analyzing quotations and recommending suppliers based on cost, quality, and lead-time
Monitor supplier delivery, capacity, and quality metrics; proactively mitigate supply risks and resolve material shortages
Collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels, from warehouse personnel to company executives, partnering with Planning, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supplier Quality
Support new product introductions, product transfers, and change orders as needed
Create Power BI instances from Excel spreadsheets to analyze inventory trends and propose process improvements
Use AI to automate processes and identify process improvement opportunities
Drive KPI improvements including inventory targets, on-time delivery, backorders, and price variance with a PPI mindset—always looking for a better way
Ensure compliance with company policies, procurement procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards in a controlled environment