Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.DESCRIPTION:Join our team as a Vendor Management Specialist for our client -dedicated team (FSP) as part of our Global Clinical Supplies operations where you'll contribute to global healthcare and scientific advancement. In this role, you'll optimize inventory management and vendor relationships while ensuring seamless supply chain operations. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll analyze demand requirements, manage purchase orders, and implement continuous improvement initiatives to support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.Open in Serbia, Hungary or Portugal (can be remote based in these locations).REQUIREMENTS:Advanced Degree, no prior experience required, or Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of experience in purchasing, material planning, or supply chain operationsPreferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related fieldAPICS certification or other supply chain certifications preferredProficiency in ERP systems (SAP, QAD, Oracle) and MRP principlesAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)Strong analytical and data management capabilitiesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills for vendor/stakeholder managementExperience with forecasting, inventory optimization, and demand planningDemonstrated ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasksKnowledge of GMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirementsStrong problem-solving skills and attention to detailAbility to analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsExperience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) preferredEnglish communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to collaborate effectively in a matrix organizationProject management experience preferred