Buyer Ii - Lagunilla, Costa Rica - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Lagunilla, Costa Rica

hace 1 semana

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Andrea Rodríguez

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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 onetime or lowcomplexity 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 categoryspecific requirements.

Competencies

Functional & technical skills

Experience with sourcing process, vendor management, contract negotiations and procure to pay operations
Expertise in sourcing tools (esourcing, 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 selfstarter 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)