Buy Desk Analyst I

at  Thermo Fisher Scientific

Lagunilla, Provincia de Heredia, Costa Rica -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate14 Nov, 2024Not Specified15 Aug, 20241 year(s) or aboveAgility,Bids,Operations,Vendor Management,Purchasing,Suppliers,It,Service Orientation,Working ExperienceNoNo
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Description:

KEY RESPONSABILITIES

  • Complete one-time or low complexity sourcing requests as part of the Procurement Excellence Buy Desk
  • Gather and analyze data using procurement spend analytics tools
  • Work with 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 complete RFP for spend less than $500K per event.
  • Partner with customers 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 P&L savings.

EDUCATION

  • Proven working experience as procurement agent.
  • 1-2 years of purchasing experience / negotiations
  • Bachelor’s degree in operations, business administration or related field.
  • High level of English language competency (verbal and written) - C1+

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION

  • Experience with sourcing process, vendor management, contract negotiations and procure to pay operations
  • Expertise in sourcing tools (e-sourcing, ERP)
  • Negotiation skills – will need to solicit bids and negotiate purchases directly with suppliers
  • Breadth of experience across Indirect Sourcing categories
  • 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 Indirect portfolios (e.g., Services, IT and Facilities)
  • Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment – self-starter who looks for ways to improve existing processes
  • Strong customer service orientation, keen to deliver on internal customer needs
  • Independent worker with ability to track and manage own deadlines
  • Ability to gather, interpret and analyze data to inform sourcing decisions

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for completing spot buys and low complexity sourcing events as part of the CoE Buy Desk


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:1.0Max:2.0 year(s)

Logistics/Procurement

Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain

Administration

Graduate

Operations business administration or related field

Proficient

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Lagunilla, Provincia de Heredia, Costa Rica