Procurement/Sourcing Specialist II

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Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Location Information :

This role is based at our Kiryat Shmona site in Israel

How You Will Make An Impact

The Sr. Procurement Specialist leads the supplier management processes to meet company objectives. Collaborates with a cross-functional team of project management, technical, quality, finance and other key colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manages preferred supplier relationships.

What You Will Contribute

Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Marketing and Operations leadership to manage inventory and supply demands against the forecasts for standard product lines
• Work closely with the project teams to ensure material deliveries and sourced products are aligned to meet customer expectations
• Actively participate in New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI) teams to help secure materials and vendor contracts
  
  

Procurement

• Monitor market intelligence and key trends to refine buying plans to support business requirements
• Negotiate pricing and supply contracts to ensure fair market value while protecting our company's interests
• Analyze supplier performance data, propose development plans, and communicate supplier scorecards
• Manage inflation, sourcing savings, and purchased-part variances (PPV) to ensure operational goals are achieved
• Scheduled
• Provide material delivery status reports to the Project Managers and issue Work Orders to the floor
• Manage and maintain supplier Non-Disclosure Agreements
  
  

Continuous Improvement

Our business is rapidly growing so it is vital that we continuously improve and advance the materials management processes and systems to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.

How will you get here?

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
• 5 years' relevant procurement/sourcing experience in a project based or manufacturing environment
• CSCP or SCMP designation is preferred
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of buying strategies, supply chain processes, and inventory management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Sound knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
  
  

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

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.

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