Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Third Party (TP) Supplier Specialist will provide support to the TP supplier team to drive our program’s value across the supplier community, and to achieve revenue and margin targets while improving the supplier and customer experience.

The position will require daily interaction with TP suppliers to establish, maintain & improve supplier relationships, negotiate favorable pricing, drive profitability and support operational projects, including but not limited to pricing, bulk item additions, item maintenance, backlog reduction, order fulfilment improvements, etc.

Key Responsibilities: 

Prospect and research suppliers and their competitors’ products to understand the market, their market share and evaluate the opportunity, in order to make the best decision for our customers and our companyPrepare, organize and analyze supplier information to aid in supplier discussions, negotiations and business reviewsPresent our value proposition to suppliersNegotiate new or improved discounted pricing with the designated suppliers to achieve margin and sales improvement targets.Manage overall product lifecycle for TPP portfolio’s as assigned.Complete price roll tasks, in collaboration with the broader Third Party team, including the Pricing and Reporting AnalystsWhen required support the TP team to convert customer orders by providing technical advice on products and pricing guidance to allow conversion, contact suppliers to negotiate discount where appropriate to convert the order on their behalfLiaise with TP colleagues and Sales Teams to identify key ranges that require Fisher Scientific to have preferential terms in order to supply and provide cost saving opportunities for our customersWork with specified suppliers to ensure that price, product quality and service requirements are met in a timely fashionCollaborate with suppliers on new Bulk item creations including completion and submission of new product templatesAs part of the bulk item creation process, proactively work with our product compliance team to ensure all required compliance criteria are metLiaise with suppliers to assist in resolving issues or concernsInteract with internal groups such as Portfolio Management, Regulatory, Finance, IT, etc as neededAttend trade shows and visit supplier locations as requiredPerform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Knowledge

Relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline

Experience

Proven customer service or supplier negotiation experienceStrong technical skills, including proficient knowledge of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel and CognosFamiliarity with data formats, data-manipulation techniques

Competencies

Ability to work under tight deadlines and demonstrate flexibility with prioritiesStrong data and analytical skillsEffective interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly and concisely with strong analytical, presentation and liaison skillsAbility to work independently as well as effectively in a team environmentAbility to learn new technologies and self-train when appropriateExcellent negotiation skillsDemonstrable organizational skills, ability to multi-task and attention-to-detailMaintain a thorough understanding of local processes and procedures necessary to execute the roleBi-Lingual dependent on countries being supported

Personal Attributes

Strong desire to serve the customer