- 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.
- 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
- 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)
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Buyer Ii
hace 1 semana
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica**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 the multiple categories. · **Key Responsibilities** · - Exe ...
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Buyer Ii
hace 6 días
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica**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 activ ...
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Buyer Ii
hace 1 semana
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica**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 activ ...
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Buyer I
hace 1 semana
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica**Job Summary** · This position plays an integral part in the buying desk team. Will be responsible for executing spot buys, sourcing events, and projects related activities for multiple categories. · **Key Responsibilities** · - Execute on one-time or low complexity sourcing req ...
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Buyer Ii
hace 1 día
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica**Company Information**: · **About Thermo Fisher Scientific**: · **Job Summary** · This position plays an integral part in developing and implementing sourcing strategies. Will be responsible for executing spot buys, sourcing events, and projects related activities for the multip ...
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Buyer II
hace 1 semana
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica De jornada completaExecute 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 ...
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Buyer II
hace 1 semana
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica De jornada completaExecute 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 ...
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Buyer II
hace 3 días
ThermoFisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica Paid WorkJob Description · Company Information · About Thermo Fisher Scientific · Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $24 billion and 75,000 employees in 50 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world h ...
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Sr Procurement/sourcing Specialist
hace 1 día
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica**Job Summary** · This position plays an integral part in developing and implementing sourcing strategies. Will be responsible for executing spot buys, sourcing events, and projects related activities for the multiple categories. · **Key Responsibilities** · - Lead strategic and ...
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Direct Sourcing Specialist
hace 2 días
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa RicaCompany 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 th ...
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Procurement Specialist
hace 2 días
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica**Company Information**: · **About Thermo Fisher Scientific**: · **Job Summary** · This position plays an integral part in developing and implementing sourcing strategies for the Electrical Category. Will be responsible for managing and continuously improving the assigned categor ...
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Procurement Specialist
hace 1 semana
Thermo Fisher Scientific Lagunilla, Costa Rica De jornada completa· • Executes global category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators, including savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk management, spend under agreement, joint innovation, supplier performance, etc. · • Supports the execution of glob ...
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Sr. Analyst, Sustainability
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Buyer II - Lagunilla, Costa Rica - Thermo Fisher Scientific
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Job Description
Company InformationAbout Thermo Fisher ScientificThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $24 billion and 75,000 employees in 50 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory productivity. Our four premier brands – Life Technologies, Thermo Scientific, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services – offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support. For more information, please visit
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
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
Experience & Qualification
