**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** **Position Summary:** Help drive program value and meet revenue targets by supporting TP supplier team. The position will require daily interaction with TP suppliers to establish, maintain, and improve supplier relationships, agreeing favorable pricing, drive profitability, and support operational projects. These projects include but are not limited to pricing, bulk item additions, item maintenance, backlog reduction, and order fulfillment improvements. **Key Responsibilities:** + Research suppliers, analyze competitors' products to grasp market dynamics, evaluate opportunities, and make informed decisions for customer and company benefit. + Prepare, coordinate, and analyze supplier information to aid in supplier discussions, and business reviews. + Present our value proposition to suppliers + Negotiate new or improved discounted pricing with designated suppliers to achieve margin and sales improvement targets + Handle overall product lifecycle for TPP portfolios as assigned + Complete price roll tasks, in collaboration with the broader Third Party team, including the Pricing and Reporting Analysts + Assist the TP team by offering technical advice on products and pricing to help convert customer orders. + Connect with TP colleagues and Sales Teams to find key product ranges needing preferential terms for Fisher Scientific to offer cost-saving opportunities. + Work with specified suppliers to ensure that price, product quality, and service requirements are met in a timely fashion + Collaborate with suppliers on new bulk item creations, including the completion and submission of new product templates + Work proactively with our product compliance team to ensure all required compliance criteria are met during the bulk item creation process + Liaise with suppliers to assist in resolving issues or concerns + Work well with internal groups such as Portfolio Management, Regulatory, Finance, IT, etc., as needed + Attend trade shows and visit supplier locations as the need arises + Support other requests as assigned **Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:** Knowledge + Proven experience or Bachelor’s Degree in an equivalent **Experience** + Proven customer service or supplier negotiation experience + Strong technical skills, including proficient knowledge of Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Cognos + Familiarity with data formats and data-manipulation techniques **Proficiencies** + Facility to work under tight deadlines and demonstrate flexibility with priorities + Strong data and analytical capabilities + Effective interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate clearly and concisely with strong analytical, presentation, and liaison skills + Ability to work independently as well as efficiently in a team environment + Ability to learn new technologies and self-train when appropriate + Excellent negotiation skills + Proven organizational skills, ability to multi-task, and attention-to-detail + Maintain a detailed understanding of local processes and procedures needed to complete the role + Bi-lingual dependent on countries being supported **Personal Attributes** + Strong desire to serve the customer 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.