Direct Material Buy Desk Analyst

hace 4 días


Santa Cruz, Costa Rica Thermo Fisher Scientific A tiempo completo

**Job Summary**

This position plays an integral part in developing and implementing sourcing strategies and projects for the packaging, chemicals, and Lab Supplies Categories.
Will be responsible for executing spot buys, sourcing events, and projects related activities for the packaging, chemicals, and Lab Supplies components Categories.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Execute one-time or low complexity sourcing requests for the following categories: mechanical, electromechanical, and electrical components.
- Gather and analyze data using procurement spend analytics tools
- Work with the Market Intelligence team to research and identify potential suppliers for sourcing requests
- Perform basic cost and scenario analysis to analyze supplier bids
- Research potential vendors, develop and execute RFP for spend less than $2.5 MM per annum
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation is translated to RFP and contracts as appropriate
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform sourcing strategy
- Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing delivering with suppliers and record annual savings
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sourcing generalists on category-specific requirements

**Competencies**

**Functional & technical skills**
- Experience with sourcing process, vendor management, contract negotiations and procure to pay operations
- Expertise in sourcing tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics, ERP, supplier management software)
- Negotiation skills - will need to solicit bids and negotiate purchases directly with suppliers
- Breadth of experience across Direct Sourcing categories

**Leadership & Behavioral**
- Agility and flexibility to develop expertise across sourcing categories in areas complementary to the existing team
- Desire to grow and develop as a sourcing specialist and develop category expertise across Direct categories (e.g., Electrical, Mechanical, Packaging or Chemicals)
- Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment - a self-starter who looks for ways to improve existing processes
- Strong customer service orientation, keen to deliver on internal customer needs
- Independent worker with the ability to track and manage own deadlines
- Ability to gather, interpret and analyze data to inform sourcing decisions
- Desire to mentor and coach junior team member

**Experience & Qualification**
- Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent, or officer
- 2+ years of purchasing experience/negotiations
- Degree in business administration, engineering, supply chain management, or related field.
- English proficiency


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