Buyer III

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Location: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Newport, UK

Company Overview: Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in the science industry, offering a diverse range of products and services to support research and development. Join our team in Newport, UK, as a motivated and experienced Buyer III, responsible for managing purchase order processes, negotiating effectively, driving productivity initiatives, and working independently. We encourage proactive individuals who can make valuable contributions to our procurement operations.

Job Summary: The Buyer III role at Thermo Fisher Scientific involves leading the entire procurement process, specifically focusing on managing purchase orders (POs), negotiating effectively, and driving productivity initiatives. This position requires a thorough understanding of procurement principles, excellent negotiation abilities, and the capacity to work independently. The Buyer III will collaborate closely with internal partners and suppliers across the globe to ensure timely and economical procurement while maintaining high quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage purchase order (PO) processes, including creation, modification, and tracking of POs to ensure accurate and timely procurement.
• Apply negotiation skills to secure favorable pricing, terms, and conditions with suppliers, ensuring cost savings and maintaining quality standards.
• Conduct collaborative meetings with key suppliers to discuss metrics, forecasts, and ensure assurance of supply.
• Perform supplier management activities.
• Collaborate with raw material planners to ensure optimal raw material inventory health, including turns, DOS, E&O, SS, and consignment.
• Address and resolve supply disruptions that have been escalated by the Materials Planning team, and handle any issues related to accounts payable (AP).
• Support the development and implementation of procurement processes, standard work, and tools.
• Maintain procurement master data in the ERP system, including lead-times, pricing, MOQs, safety stock, and min/max.
• Lead all NPI (New Product Introduction) activities in collaboration with R&D and Planning to ensure successful supplier launch.
• Serve as the point of escalation for supplier issues related to commercial and quality aspects.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality on supplier-related quality issues.
• Embrace and apply the Procurement Toolbox to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Relevant certifications are a plus.
• Validated experience as a Buyer or in a similar procurement role, preferably within the plastics industry.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, negotiation techniques, and purchase order management.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Proven track record to work with little supervision, demonstrating self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, perform cost analyses, and drive productivity projects.
• Proficiency in using procurement software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards in procurement.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we offer a competitive salary package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion in our workforce. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations and adjustments to individuals with disabilities to enable them to participate in the application and interview process. If you possess the required qualifications and skills, and are a self-starter who can work with little supervision, we invite you to apply.