**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** **Job Title: Buyer II** **Position Summary and Objectives:** The Buyer II reports to the Supply Chain Manager and procures supplies, raw materials, finished goods, and equipment for the organization. They follow established procedures to contact vendors, place purchase orders, and monitor delivery. **Essential Functions and Responsibilities:** + Assurance of Supply – right products, right time, in the right place + Maintain Procurement Master Data in the respective ERP system + Lead collaborative meetings with key suppliers to discuss metrics and forecast expectations + Supplier Management (Scorecard Review) + Monitor and implement improvements to inventory health + Collaborate with the National Distribution Center Inventory Team to ensure deliveries are received in a timely manner + Resolve end-to-end supply disruptions + Collaborate with Accounts Payable to prevent financial delays + Purchase order execution and maintenance + Take charge on proactive measures to continuously improve the procurement processes + Maintain master data – lead-time, pricing, MOQ’s (lead), safety stock (min/max) + Work with Technical Sourcing on supplier related quality issues + Adopt and bring to bear the Procurement Toolbox **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or business, or equivalent experience, preferred. + Minimum 3 years business experience in a Procurement / Sourcing role. + Advanced skills in Excel. + Experience in MRP / ERP systems. + Possess a basic technical understanding of how to interpret drawings /specifications. + Experienced in supplier consolidation and product transfer initiatives. **Preferred Qualifications:** + CPIM or CSCP certification preferred + Global procurement experience + Experienced in managing contract manufacturers + Experience in Power BI 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.