Strategic Procurement Specialist
3 weeks ago
Position Overview:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a highly skilled Procurement professional to support the Senior Manager, Procurement in driving strategic relationships with the supply base. As a key member of the procurement team, you will be responsible for improving supplier performance, mitigating supply chain risk, and leading a team of Buyers to ensure on-time material availability for manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the development of strategic ideas and strategies to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.
- Establish and review supplier agreements, conduct regular scorecard reviews, and lead quarterly business reviews to drive performance improvement initiatives.
- Resolve high-level issues related to price, quality, delivery, or payment, and identify opportunities to mitigate risk and reduce costs.
- Drive procurement process improvement and develop clear work instructions to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
- Build strong collaborative partnerships with colleagues across the organization, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead and support projects to eliminate non-value-added activities, and provide coaching and mentoring to team members.
- Support the Material Planning team as needed, and create management information reports to inform business decisions.
Requirements:
- Proven strategic procurement experience, preferably in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership qualities, with experience in developing high-performing teams.
- Understanding of working in a regulated environment, with experience in contract and risk management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in advanced Excel skills.
- Ability to work in an office environment, with occasional travel required.
About Thermo Fisher Scientific:
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading global provider of scientific instrumentation and software, with a commitment to innovation and customer excellence. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development.
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