Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Location: Warrington, UK When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will be part of a smart, driven team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $30 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world. How will you make an impact? The Buyer I will help to ensure the availability and lowest total cost of purchased materials. This role's primary objective is to support the Procurement team in their activities and to gain the experience needed to take over and manage a portfolio of materials. What will you do? · Utilising experience of a manufacturing environment, you will be responsible for helping prioritise and deliver a wide range of Procurement activities. · Work with third party suppliers to confirm open orders and delivery schedules. · Build a network with other Thermo Fisher Scientific sites to help deliver inter-company materials. · Communicate with internal customers such as Planning and Manufacturing teams to coordinate material availability. · Initiate purchase orders and amendments based on forecasted demand. · Maintain data within the SAP ERP system to ensure purchase orders are generated in a timely manner. · Develop relationships with the Global Procurement category teams, to help support sourcing and supplier relationship management. · Support performance metrics for inventory health, purchase order management, vendor performance and Delta P/PPV. · Use continuous improvement tools (e.g. PPI) to carry out root cause analysis and implement corrective actions How will you get here? · A strong interest in a career in Procurement · Willingness to work towards CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) qualification. Experience: Previous experience in a relevant manufacturing environment. Or commercial experience in the Life Science or Chemical industry. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities · Strong analytical skills combined with a commercial mentality. · Ability to thrive in a matrix and diverse cross-functional team environment. · Ability to work effectively in a global organization, within operations and with external partners. · Agility in managing multiple tasks within tight deadlines. · Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, working knowledge of MS applications - Outlook, Power Point, Word, Teams, Power BI. · Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards Enterprise One (E1) Oracle About Thermo Fisher: Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us (https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific). As one team of 100,000 colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued. 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.