Buyer II

Thermofisher Scientific; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading science company in Warrington is seeking a Buyer II to manage procurement activities supporting production and operational goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong supplier relationships to ensure materials for scientific innovation. Required qualifications include experience in procurement, a degree in a related field, and strong skills in ERP systems like SAP or Oracle. This role offers professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Competitive compensation and benefits

Collaborative mission-driven culture

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within a manufacturing or life sciences environment.
• Professional certification in supply chain management is a plus.
• Knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement activities to support production.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships ensuring quality.
• Drive cost-optimization initiatives through negotiation.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving capability

Multilingual skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Make an impact every day. Shape a healthier, cleaner, safer world. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you will discover meaningful work that truly makes a difference. As part of our team, you will help enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer—whether that is 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 will play a key role in ensuring the seamless flow of materials that fuel scientific innovation and global healthcare. You will 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.

Key Requirements

• Strong track record in procurement/buying experience in a related manufacturing environment or commercial experience within the life science or chemical industry.
• Preferred: Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering or related field.
• Professional certification (APICS, CPIM, CSCP, CIPS) is a plus.
• Strong ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and advanced Excel skills.
• Skilled in MRP, inventory management, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Proven problem‑solving capability with the ability to work independently.
• Experience handling multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Knowledge of FDA/ISO regulations and quality systems (preferred).
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Multilingual skills are valued, but not required.

Benefits

• A chance to contribute to work that transforms global health and science.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A collaborative, mission‑driven culture where your ideas matter.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

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: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/5-reasons-to-work-at-thermo-fisher-scientific. 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. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.