Buyer II – Procurement Sourcing

About the role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Buyer II to support the Procurement Excellence Buy Desk. The role focuses on developing and executing sourcing strategies for direct material categories, handling spot buys, sourcing events, and project‑related activities.

Key responsibilities

• Execute one‑time or low‑complexity sourcing requests for direct materials.
• Gather and analyze spend data using procurement analytics tools.
• Collaborate with the Market Intelligence team to identify potential suppliers.
• Conduct basic cost and scenario analyses of supplier bids.
• Research vendors and develop RFPs for spend under $1M per annum.
• Translate stakeholder requirements into clear RFPs and contracts.
• Perform benchmarking to inform sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing, recording annual P&L savings.
• Mentor junior sourcing generalists on category‑specific requirements.

Required profile

• 3+ years of procurement experience within direct categories.
• Experience with the full sourcing process, vendor management, contract negotiations, and procure‑to‑pay operations.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and mentor junior team members.
• Strong analytical mindset to gather, interpret, and use data for sourcing decisions.

Required skills

• e‑sourcing platforms
• Spend analytics tools
• ERP systems
• Supplier management software