Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Make an impact every day. Shape a healthier, cleaner, safer world.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that truly makes a difference. As part of our team, you’ll help enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer—whether that’s advancing life-saving research, protecting the environment, or ensuring the safety of the food we eat.

Join us in Warrington as a Buyer II, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials that fuel scientific innovation and global healthcare. You’ll collaborate with dedicated colleagues across Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, and Finance, contributing directly to operational excellence and continuous improvement across the site.

What You’ll Do

Manage end-to-end procurement activities to support production and site operations.Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, ensuring quality, reliability, and competitive value.Drive cost optimization initiatives through strong negotiation and analytical skills.Monitor and manage inventory levels using MRP/ERP tools to ensure timely availability of critical materials.Partner with cross-functional teams to support operational goals, problem-solve challenges, and deliver continuous improvement projects.Utilize data to generate insights, identify risks, and inform decision-making.Support compliance with regulatory requirements including FDA/ISO quality systems.Occasionally travel to supplier sites to strengthen relationships and review performance.

Who We’re Looking For

You’re an agile, detail-oriented procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment. You bring strong commercial acumen, technical curiosity, and a passion for delivering results.

Key Requirements

Strong track record in procurement/buying experience in a related manufacturing environment or commercial experience within the Life Science or Chemical industryDegree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field (preferred)Professional certification (APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CIPS) is a plusStrong ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and advanced Excel skillsSkilled in MRP, inventory management, and supplier relationship managementExcellent communication and stakeholder-management abilitiesProven problem-solving capability with the ability to work independentlyExperience handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentKnowledge of FDA/ISO regulations and quality systems (preferred)Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologiesMultilingual skills are valued, but not required

Why Join Thermo Fisher Scientific?

A chance to contribute to work that transforms global health and scienceOpportunities for professional development and career advancementA collaborative, mission-driven culture where your ideas matterCompetitive compensation and benefits

Bring your passion for supply chain excellence and join a company where your work fuels the world’s most important innovations.

About Thermo Fisher:

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.