Vendor Management Spec
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description 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. DESCRIPTION: Join our team as a Buyer/Planner II where you'll contribute to global healthcare and scientific advancement. In this role, you'll optimize inventory management and vendor relationships while ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll analyze demand requirements, manage purchase orders, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. REQUIREMENTS:
- Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain operations
- Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- APICS certification or other supply chain certifications preferred
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, QAD, Oracle) and MRP principles
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Strong analytical and data management capabilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for vendor/stakeholder management
- Experience with forecasting, inventory optimization, and demand planning
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
- Knowledge of GMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferred
- English communication skills (verbal and written)
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix organization
- Project management experience preferred Apply To This Job