Overview In this role you will develop and implement direct-sourcing strategies to optimize spend for critical materials. You will work within the Procurement Excellence Buy Desk, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into RFPs and contracts, while driving cost savings. You will analyze supplier bids, benchmark options, and mentor junior colleagues, contributing to supplier reliability and category expertise.

This position offers hands-on exposure to strategic sourcing in a dynamic environment allied with Thermo Fisher's mission to enable healthier, cleaner, and safer outcomes.

Responsabilidades Complete one-time or low-complexity sourcing requests as part of the Procurement Excellence Buy Desk

Capture and analyze data using procurement spend analytics tools

Collaborate with Market Intelligence to research potential suppliers for sourcing requests

Perform basic cost and scenario analysis to evaluate supplier bids

Research potential vendors and develop RFPs for spend under $1M per annum

Partner with customers to ensure requirements translate into RFPs and contracts

Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategy





Negotiate contract terms and pricing with suppliers and record annual P&L; savings

Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sourcing generalists on category-specific requirements

Requisitos principales 3+ years of procurement experience within Direct categories (e.g., electrical, mechanical, electromechanical, chemicals, packaging)

Experience as a buyer, senior buyer, purchasing specialist agent or officer

Degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations or business administration

High level of English language proficiency (verbal and written)

Experience with sourcing process, vendor management, contract negotiations and procure-to-pay operations

Expertise in sourcing tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics, ERP, supplier management software)

Agility and flexibility to develop expertise across categories

Desire to grow as a sourcing specialist and build category knowledge

Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset

Sourcing tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics)

ERP and supplier management software

Contract negotiations and bid solicitation

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🏢 Thermo Fisher Scientific
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