Procurement Buyer

Are you seeking a purposeful and rewarding procurement career opportunity in Shanghai? Join Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where your expertise will help drive global purchasing excellence and support the delivery of life‑changing clinical solutions. As a Procurement Buyer, you will play a critical role in sourcing, negotiating, and managing supplier relationships to ensure efficient, cost‑effective, and compliant procurement operations. If you thrive in a fast‑paced, global environment and enjoy influencing business outcomes through strategic purchasing, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation

• Pension, social insurance, and housing fund

• Flexible time off

• Engaging employee events and hybrid work technology

What You’ll Be Doing

• Source, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, cost, reliability, and service capability

• Conduct market research on products, pricing, and supplier performance to support informed purchasing decisions

• Negotiate, renegotiate, and administer supplier contracts to optimize value and ensure compliance

• Manage end-to-end purchase order processing in line with company policies and procedures

• Perform life cycle costing analysis and identify cost-saving opportunities across procurement categories

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and monitor ongoing performance improvements

• Analyze vendor and commodity data to forecast trends and support strategic sourcing decisions

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to review technical specifications and align procurement needs

• Resolve supplier issues related to defective or non-conforming goods and implement corrective actions

• Approve invoices for payment and ensure alignment with contractual terms and delivery milestones

• Develop and track procurement KPIs, providing regular reporting to management

• Identify and escalate risks, operational issues, or project deviations, recommending corrective actions

What We Look For

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in purchasing and/or sourcing within FMCG, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing environments

• Strong understanding of supply chain and procurement best practices

• Experience with e-sourcing tools and procurement systems

• Proven ability to negotiate contracts and influence stakeholders effectively

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to manage large spend categories and interpret data trends

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a global environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams

• High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance

• Fluency in English

• Based in or able to work in Shanghai (hybrid work arrangement)

At Clario, a part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, our purpose is to transform lives by unlocking better evidence. It’s a cause that unites and inspires us. It’s why we come to work—and how we empower our people to make a positive impact every day. Whether you're advancing clinical science, building innovative technology, or supporting our global teams, your work helps bring life-changing therapies to patients faster.