**Company Information**:**About Thermo Fisher Scientific**:**Job Summary**This position plays an integral part in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for the buying desk. Will be responsible for executing spot buys, sourcing events, and projects-related activities for mechanical and electrical categories.**Key Responsibilities**- Execute one-time or low-complexity sourcing requests as part of the Procurement Excellence Buy Desk- Gather and analyze data using procurement spend analytics tools- Work with Market Intelligence team to research and identify potential suppliers for sourcing requests.- Perform basic cost and scenario analysis to analyze supplier bids- Research potential vendors, develop and execute RFP for spend less than $1M per annum.- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation is translated to RFP and contracts as appropriate.- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategy.- Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing delivering with suppliers and record annual P&L savings.- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sourcing generalists on category-specific requirements.**Competencies****Functional & technical skills**- 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)- Negotiation skills - will need to solicit bids and negotiate purchases directly with suppliers- Breadth of experience across Direct and Indirect Sourcing categories**Leadership & Behavioral**- Agility and flexibility to develop expertise across sourcing categories in areas complementary to the existing team- Desire to grow and develop as a sourcing specialist and develop category expertise across Direct portfolios (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Packaging or Chemicals)- Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment - a self-starter who looks for ways to improve existing processes- Strong customer service orientation, keen to deliver on internal customer needs- Independent worker with the ability to track and manage own deadlines- Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data to inform sourcing decisions.- Desire to mentor and coach junior team members**Experience & Qualification**- 3+ years of procurement experience within Direct categories (e.g., packaging, chemicals, electrical, mechanical, electromechanical)- Proven working experience as a buyer, senior buyer, purchasing specialist agent, or officer.- Must have a degree in supply chain management, operations business administration or engineering.- High level of English language competency (verbal and written)
