Purchasing Supervisor
Purchasing Supervisor
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Work Schedule
Standard (MonFri)Environmental Conditions
OfficeJob Description
Join Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. as a Purchasing Supervisor and be part of a dedicated team that strives to make a difference. This unique opportunity is perfect for an ambitious individual who is ready to lead and inspire a dynamic team in a fastpaced environment. You will play a pivotal role in our purchasing function ensuring flawless and alignment with our worldclass standards.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the sites point of contact for Purchasing and address blocking issues as needed
Participate in and/or lead all required meetings related to Purchasing for the site to ensure cross functional alignment with internal and external partners (Tier Daily Management)
Lead standard methodologies for the Purchasing function and audit team and buyer performance (quantity determination proactive buying to mitigate stock out PO due date maintenance)
Develop a team of 6 buyers to optimize their strengths and interests
Work with Quality to reconcile nonconforming product and facilitate the return of product to the vendor
Use practical process improvement and Lean tools to troubleshoot issues analyze root cause generate root cause countermeasures
Issue chemical purchase orders in coordination with Supply Chain Planning and MRP signals
Purchase order maintenance and corresponding delivery management including acknowledgments expediting and updating purchase orders
Lead and resolve sitespecific supplier and product issues
Invoice reconciliation
Determine datadriven actions from analyses and trends
Perform requested analyses and respond to inquiries from internal and external colleagues
Identify and prioritize yearly opportunities in concert with the Supply Chain Manager and Site Leadership Team
Functional & Technical skills
Expertise in ERP system logic and functionality required AS400 preferred
Strong operations background desired
Must possess an exceptional attention to detail and be able to identify gaps in procedures
Confidence to collaborate with the management team to improve existing processes
Oriented organized and able to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
High attention to detail accuracy and consistency
Possess the leadership and supervisory skills to lead mentor and empower direct reports
Demonstate excellent interpersonal skills and relate well to employees peers various levels of management and vendors to develop strong supplier relationships
Proven knowledge using Microsoft Office suite (Excel Word PowerPoint etc. and / or document control software
Leadership / Behavioral
Leads materials supply and inventory levels to meet business goals works closely with suppliers and internal teams to update required data and communicate changes
Proficient in defining problems collecting data establishing facts and drawing valid conclusions
Strong process orientation with experience driving continuous improvement and a track record of achieving results
Metrics / data driven with a focus on driving measurable improvement in all processes and established leading and lagging metrics
Brings fresh innovative ideas to improve group processes and efficiency lead supply chain management with key suppliers
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate and negotiate a diversity of issues. Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and written
Ability to optimally collaborate with others to achieve team goals and expectations. Selfstarter independent and conscientious
Capable of thriving in a fastpaced work environment skilled at managing multiple tasks and driven to achieve desired outcomes.
Demonstrates ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
Proven ability to work in a team and matrixed environment
Experience & Qualification
Bachelors in supply chain business engineering or a field related to the position
Minimum 1 years of experience in Purchasing
Supervisory experience preferred
High level of English language competency (verbal and written)
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
