• Sr Manager, Procurement/Sourcing

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Lebanon, TN)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    **Job Title:** Sr Manager, Procurement Partner – SUD, Productivity

    **Band** **:** 8

    **Job Code:** OPS.PROC.M08

    **The Sr Manager, Procurement Partner – (** **Division,** **Business Unit or Site)** contributes to the development of multi-year strategies and business plans for the Division. Leads the execution of initiatives and programs within the Division that deliver results in line with short- and long-term goal. Aligns internal and external partners and cross-functional internal teams to advance key business drivers, such as supply continuity, quality, cost and operational performance. Mitigates risk, uses technology, improves processes and systems, and reduces overall cost of ownership and acquisition

    Scale of Responsibilities

    + Supports and promotes the internal business groups with supplier/supply chain rationale and direction

    + Delivers on keyobjectives(Annual Operating Plan - AOP), delivery, quality, service, cost, innovation, and growth commitments for Division Procurement

    Monitors operational supplier metrics to deliver objective “Supplier Relationship

    + Responsible for monthly Value Capture reports, monthly communication plan on initiativesimpactingthe region

    + Serves as point of escalation for sites with supplier issues; manage resolution withappropriate functions

    + Drives process optimization and best practices

    Technical Responsibilities

    + Supports regulatory compliance activities: internal tracking systems, audit requirements, internal change controls, etc.

    + Collaborates with Site to gather Category Strategy and Sourcing requirements, gain sign-off on supplier selections and awards

    + Rationalizes and uses the vendor base on a category basis, measure and improve "compliance" to the corporate contracts

    Leadership Responsibilities

    + Provides strategic leadership and direction to the operational (site) procurement groups to support overall goals for performance including Right First Time (RFT), On Time in Full (OTIF), Purchase Price Variance (PPV) savings targets, and Quality Assurance

    + Partners with key internal functions (e.g.,COE’s )to ensure categories strategies will beidentifiedand implementedInaccordance with COE’s Support and implement category strategy using SSMF Methodology

    + Mentors and develops staff through coaching and development plans to address individual areas of improvement

    + Implements talent initiatives to improve Employee Involvement Survey results

     

    How will you get here?

    Education

    + ABachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Materials Management, BusinessLogisticsor a related area or equivalent; MBA preferred

    Experience

    + A minimum 10 years of procurement / category management experience

    + 3+ years’ experience of negotiation skills and formulating the business requirements for a commercial trade contract

    + 3+ years’ experience of global sourcing for a global multinational manufacturing company and leading Global Value Sourcing projects, “Cradle to Grave”

    + 3+ years’ experience with the usage of electronic sourcing tools for RFI, RFQ, Reverse Auction (ARIBA)

    + Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in commodity sourcing or direct project sourcing and management orpurchasingand commercial management

    + 3+ years' experience leading and managing procurement teams with a focus on mentoring, coaching and performance management

    + Experience from a project management role under a consultancy organization or a facility manager role under a multinational company is desired

    + Experience withlow costsourcing and supplier quality assessment.

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

    + Familiar with the customer bidding process and suppliers in a commercial pharma contracting industry is a strong plus

    + Demonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superiorperformanceand continuous improvement

    + to negotiate and write supply agreements

    + Excellent people skills, project management skills, good businessknowledgeand a teammate

    + Proactive and result oriented

    + Ability to work in multi-tasking and a multi-cultural environment

     

    At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

    Benefits:

    We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!

     

    Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.”

     

    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.