Procurement/ Sourcing Specialist III

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

**Location/Division Specific Information**Pharmaceutical Service Group - Cincinnati**What will you do?**+ Support Buyer/Planner and Client Services team to ensure materials or services are acquired to successfully meet the site requirements in a timely fashion, at or below established quoted price with consideration given to inventory policies, and at the necessary quality requirements.+ Develop and manage Commodity Strategies in support overall goals for performance including Right First Time, On Time in Full Delivery, Purchase Price Variance savings targets, and Quality Assurance.+ Supervise the performance of the supply base and initiate/monitor improvement plans where necessary+ Prepare material quotations for future business opportunities.+ Negotiate and support multi-year Corporate and local Supply Agreements representing multi-million-dollar commitments.+ Review and negotiate price increases or decreases with Supply Base to achieve Purchasing savings and PPV goals/objectives+ Evaluate the marketplace for supplies and services and maintain knowledge of supplier processes, capabilities and capacities.+ Identify, solicit, and implement opportunities for cost savings (materials, vendor-managed inventory, freight, etc). Participate on commodity spend teams+ Build and maintain positive vendor relationships through open & timely communication, on-site supplier visits/audits, regular performance feedback, and conflict resolution in a timely and professional manner+ Participate and /or provide information to Process Improvement teams.+ Participate on product launch teams+ Evaluate and recommend changes to procedure and policies to increase purchasing efficiency and educate internal customers in these policies and procedures.**How will you get here?**+ BS/BA preferred; preferably with a business or technical emphasis Business+ Minimum 5 years of purchasing/supply chain experience in related field within a manufacturing / pharmaceutical environment+ Certification desired (CPM)+ Strong computer skills (SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel etc)+ Must be well-organized and able to work independently with minimal direction+ Detail oriented, able to prioritize multiple tasks+ Possess excellent interpersonal, analytical/problem solving, and communication skills (both oral and written)Proficiency with the English language+ Proven dedication to our fundamental principles of Integrity, Respect and Excellence**We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V**Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerOur 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 (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific) . 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. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.**Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com**Thermo 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.**Accessibility/Disability Access**Job Seekers with a Disability: Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process. For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments. If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255*. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.*This telephone line is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes, such as not being able to get into the career website, following up on an application, or other non-disability related technical issues will not receive a response.Thermo 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.

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