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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Buyer II

Marietta, OH · On-site

The Buyer II supports broader procurement, sourcing, NPI, VAVE, MCP, and supplier recovery priorities, but does not own category strategy or division-level sourcing direction. Key Responsibilities

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Buyer II

Marietta, OH · On-site

The Buyer II supports broader procurement, sourcing, NPI, VAVE, MCP, and supplier recovery priorities, but does not own category strategy or division-level sourcing direction. Key Responsibilities

Acrisure

Insurance Solutions Manager

Liberty, NY · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

Serve as a primary point of contact between Vave product partners and internal underwriting, analytics, product, and technology teams * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients while ...

Research Group

Applications Engineer

Cleveland, OH

Value Analysis (VAVE) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) support. * Provide guidance and support in the cost estimating process in coordination with the Cost Analysts and work with Sales to prepare ...

Bio-Rad Laboratories

VAVE Packaging Engineer

Hercules, CA · On-site

$107K - $148K/yr

As a Packaging Engineer in Value Engineering, you'll support Bio-Rad's diagnostics and life-science portfolio by consolidating and optimizing primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging-including cold ...

Research Group

Applications Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Value Analysis (VAVE) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) support. * Provide guidance and support in the cost estimating process in coordination with the Cost Analysts and work with Sales to prepare ...

Research Group

Applications Engineer

Cleveland, OH · On-site

Value Analysis (VAVE) and Design for Manufacture (DFM) support. * Provide guidance and support in the cost estimating process in coordination with the Cost Analysts and work with Sales to prepare ...

Nidec Corporation

Mechanical Engineer III

Syracuse, NY · On-site

Manage VAVE projects from conception to completion, including budgeting, team management, and customer communication. * Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to implement ...

Texas Hydraulics Inc

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Temple, TX · On-site

$86K - $114K/yr

Hydraulic Cylinders | Sustaining Engineering | VAVE | Reverse Engineering At Texas Hydraulics, engineering is hands-on, collaborative, and directly connected to the product. We are looking for a ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for vave in the United States is $160,580.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $201,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a VAVE professional, you will spend your days analyzing product designs and manufacturing processes to identify areas where cost savings and efficiency improvements can be made. Your work will often involve collaborating with engineering, procurement, and manufacturing teams, as well as facilitating brainstorming sessions and cost comparison studies. You may also prepare detailed reports, present recommendations to management, and track the implementation of value improvement initiatives. This dynamic role requires balancing technical analysis with effective communication and teamwork to achieve optimal product outcomes.

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Buyer II

Buyer II

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Marietta, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 396 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

186th of 516 rated manufacturers

Job description

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Position Summary
The Buyer II supports LED site procurement by managing tactical purchasing activity, supplier follow-up, material availability, and open-order execution. This role helps ensure production has the materials needed while maintaining purchase order accuracy, supplier accountability, and inventory discipline.
This is a tactical execution role. The Buyer II supports broader procurement, sourcing, NPI, VAVE, MCP, and supplier recovery priorities, but does not own category strategy or division-level sourcing direction.
Key Responsibilities
  • Create, manage, and maintain purchase orders in alignment with MRP demand, supplier lead times, and production needs.
  • Monitor open orders for accurate dates, quantities, confirmations, and supplier commitments.
  • Follow up with suppliers on shortages, late orders, expedites, unconfirmed orders, and recovery plans.
  • Validate supplier ship dates and quantities, especially where production, NPI, bridge plans, or recovery actions are dependent on material timing.
  • Communicate material risks, recovery timing, and required escalations to planning, production, procurement leadership, and cross-functional partners.
  • Resolve routine PO, invoice, pricing, receiving, quantity, and delivery discrepancies.
  • Support raw material reviews, part availability / PFEP work, and inventory actions such as pull-ins, push-outs, cancellations, and quantity adjustments.
  • Identify excess, obsolete, slow-moving, or high-risk inventory concerns and escalate for review.
  • Provide tactical purchasing support for NPI, VAVE, MCP, cost-reduction, supplier transition, and last-time-buy activity.
  • Maintain accurate purchasing data, trackers, status updates, and system notes.

Basic Qualifications
  • Associate degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Purchasing, procurement, planning, materials, supplier management, or manufacturing support experience.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and purchase order management.
  • Ability to manage multiple suppliers, part numbers, priorities, and follow-up actions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experience in site procurement, manufacturing, materials, or production support.
  • Familiarity with shortage management, supplier follow-up, open-order management, and inventory control.
  • Experience supporting NPI, VAVE, cost-reduction, supplier recovery, or material transition activity.
  • Ability to interpret demand, supplier commits, inventory data, and production requirements.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting tools.

Critical Skills
  • Strong tactical execution and follow-through.
  • Clear ownership of assigned suppliers, materials, and open actions.
  • Ability to escalate early with facts, options, and next steps.
  • Detail-oriented approach to PO accuracy, supplier commitments, and material timing.
  • Sense of urgency around production support and shortage recovery.
  • Balanced focus on material availability, inventory control, and working capital discipline.

Success Measures
  • Purchase orders are accurate, current, and aligned to demand.
  • Shortages and supplier risks are identified and communicated early.
  • Recovery actions are tracked with owners and realistic dates.
  • Supplier commitments are consistently followed up on and validated.
  • Production teams have timely visibility to material risks and expected recovery timing.
  • NPI, VAVE, MCP, and transition work receive reliable tactical purchasing support.

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