Assistant Manager - Sourcing

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and chances to create meaningful contributions to the world.

Location / Division Specific Information

The Buyer II position is located in Mumbai. Joining the LCD Group means you will be instrumental in catering to various customers, encompassing academic, pharmaceutical, biotech, government, and industrial sectors. Our aim is to empower customers to concentrate on their critical tasks by delivering outstanding products and services. Represented by our Qualigens brand, we offer choice and convenience through a professional sales team, a global network of resellers and distributors, catalogs, and an innovative website.

Key Responsibilities :

The Buyer is responsible for ensuring perfect execution of procurement strategies and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities :

Roll out and lead strategic discussions with suppliers to optimize procurement processes and align production planning

Conduct quarterly business reviews with senior leaders to set goals and review performance

Manage vendor lead times and address any advanced issues promptly

Drive service performance to meet or exceed internal and customer expectations

Apply Microsoft Office and data mining tools to track service levels and manage inventory

Non-Negotiable Requirements / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Masters in Chemical

6+ years of experience in procurement

Proficiency in Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Advanced problem-solving and influencing skills

Preferred Additional Requirements / Qualifications

Supplier / vendor management experience