Job Description

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At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services. Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.

Title: Buyer II

Team: Materials Management

Location: 10085 International Blvd, West Chester Township, OH

Shift/ Hours: Monday-Friday, 1st shift

The Buyer II is responsible for end-to-end materials management activities supporting clinical trial operations. The Buyer II operates with moderate autonomy, partners cross-functionally with Project Management, Sourcing, Finance, and external vendors, and plays a key role in ensuring continuity of supply for critical clinical trial kits and materials.

This position requires strong analytical skills, a working knowledge of clinical supply chain processes, and the ability to proactively mitigate supply risks while maintaining compliance with Thermo Fisher Scientific and GxP standards.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Buying

• Execute purchasing activities for clinical trial in accordance with demand plans and project timelines.
• Create, manage purchase requisitions within approved system.
• Partner with Sourcing and Strategic Procurement to support supplier selection, pricing reviews, and contract adherence.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and service levels; proactively escalate risks and propose mitigation strategies.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Own and optimize min/max inventory parameters to balance service level, cost, and inventory exposure.
• Analyze inventory trends, forecasts, and consumption data to anticipate future demand and prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Manage intercompany and intracompany transfers, ensuring accurate documentation and system transactions.

• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Kit Production, and Logistics to align supply plans with study milestones.
• Support escalations related to material shortages, shipment delays, or quality concerns by providing data-driven recommendations.

Quality, Compliance & Systems

• Ensure materials management activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Distribution Practice (GDP), and internal SOPs.
• Work with sourcing to guarantee accurate material master data, part numbers, and purchasing records within enterprise systems.
• Support audits, inspections, and internal reviews by providing documentation and process explanations as required.
• Contribute to the development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of SOPs, work instructions, and training materials related to materials and procurement processes.

Continuous Improvement & Expertise

• Act as a subject matter expert for materials buying processes, systems, and tools within the team.
• Identify opportunities for process efficiencies, cost savings, and risk reduction across the supply chain.
• Mentor junior coordinators and provide guidance on purchasing, inventory management, and issue resolution.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, Life Sciences, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Typically 4–6 years of progressive experience in procurement, materials management, logistics, or supply chain operations, preferably within clinical trials, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or regulated environments.
• Experience working with outsourced suppliers and cross-functional global teams.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Solid understanding of procurement and inventory management principles.
• Working knowledge of GxP, clinical trial supply chains, and temperature-controlled materials.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions within defined authority levels.
• Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail and quality.

Working Environment

Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• Work is performed in a production or office environment with exposure to electrical equipment.

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