Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Join Thermo Fisher Scientific for rewarding work in a team that values performance, quality, and innovation. What will you do! - Manage a portfolio of products and suppliers. - Optimize customer happiness/service levels and inventory investment. - Lead and optimize supplier delivery performance calls! - Improve the quality of inventory by reducing exposure to non-productive/D&E inventory. - Ensure service level targets (fill rate and availability) are met. - Follow the inventory plan and meet DoH targets. - Lead all purchasing and associated operational aspects of inventory management. - Establish and build effective relationships with key suppliers and collaborators within the business. - Complete purchase orders for a portfolio of suppliers following the planning and scheduling calendar. - Track shipments of purchase orders and take necessary actions in case of unusual delay. - Lead the data flow through each stage of a purchase order. - Adopt and participate in PPI initiatives to identify improvements and cost savings. - Track indicators of dead/excess stock and take necessary actions to reduce them. - Manage the processing of delivery issues from suppliers. - Maintain a high level of internal customer service, supporting customer services and other business functions when required. - Handle implications of short dated stock, supplier contract conditions, and compliance/regulatory issues. What we looking for: - Knowledge and experience of purchasing/inventory management in a distribution environment. - Knowledge and experience of inventory management systems and methods. - MS Excel intermediate level. - Data manipulation and analytical ability. - Excellent interpersonal skills for communication with internal/external business partners. - High level of organizational and time management skills. - Sense of urgency and priority. - Proven ability to independently take ownership of initiatives and drive execution. Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits including 25 days holiday allowance. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation! In this role, you will have the chance to lead a portfolio of products and suppliers at the European level. You will be responsible for optimizing customer happiness, inventory investment, and supplier delivery performance. By successfully implementing new processes and refining existing ones, you will play a crucial role in ensuring flawless inventory management. 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.