R-01371643 Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III, Biochemicals and Biologicals
Employer · ThermoFisher Scientific
Buyer
Supply and logistics managerDaytimeFull-timeBudapest
Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll manage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives as a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to deliver value through cost savings, risk mitigation, and supply chain optimization.
Tasks
- Manage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives as a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships
- Deliver value through cost savings, risk mitigation, and supply chain optimization
- Ensure reliable, cost-effective procurement of critical materials and services
Requirements
- Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category management expertise
- Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
- Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM) are desirable
- Proven success executing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management
- Experience working in regulated industries like life sciences, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals preferred
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision making capabilities
- Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analytics, and procurement tools
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to build consensus and collaborate across global matrix organizations
- Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and process improvements
- Strong project management capabilities
- Ability to travel up to 15% as required
- Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
- Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices, processes and methodologies
- Experience with continuous improvement/lean methodologies
- Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint