Buyer

Job Title: Buyer

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $30 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Location/Division Specific Information:

Environmental & Process Monitoring (EPM) is part of Chemical Analysis Division (CAD). The role is based at our Winsford UK facility where the Process Analyzer range of products are manufactured.

As a Buyer, you will be responsible for evaluating demand, purchasing key materials, and building supplier relationships. You will be encouraged to play a meaningful role in enabling us to exceed our customers’ expectations for high quality products delivered on-time and on-budget.

What will you do?

• Review purchase requests for completeness and compliance with company requirements
• Utilize MRP for the procurement of materials to ensure the best possible material availability for production and service requirements while controlling inventory levels.
• Manage purchase orders by implementing the appropriate actions in the supply chain as driven by changes in the production schedule (expedite, defer, cancel, etc.).
• Coordinate delivery schedules of blanket orders with vendors (define dates and quantities) and any changes in delivery requirements or confirmations.
• Negotiate with suppliers and approve purchases of authorized amounts or size.
• Establish and build effective relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders within the organization!
• Review key performance indicators with supplier quality and assist in driving improvements.
• Communicate effectively with business leads and Planning to assure supply.
• Embrace and participate in PPI continuous improvement initiatives to identify improvements and cost savings to the business.

Education

• GCSE’s in English and Math as a minimum

Experience

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a buyer or supply/production planner role with preferably experience purchasing for a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with an ERP system required, preferably SAP.
• Understanding of production planning and processes an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Good communication skills, written and verbal, in the English language and good presentation skills.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc.) and other similar software.
• Ability to critically think, problem solve, and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail coupled with organizational and negotiation skills.
• Self-starter and independent worker who can work in a fast-paced environment.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 80,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.