Senior Manager, MakeBuy Strategy & Execution

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The Senior Manager Make/Buy Strategy & Execution is a key leadership role within Thermo Fisher Scientifics Contract Manufacturing & Value Assurance (CMVA) team. This position is responsible for developing operationalizing and managing the companys global Make/Buy strategy - ensuring strategic decisions around internal manufacturing and external sourcing are backed by rigorous financial operational and strategic analysis.

This role blends strategic finance with hands-on operational expertise. The Senior Manager will design and implement robust analytical frameworks reconstruct and validate site P&Ls and translate complex financial data into actionable insights that drive value cost efficiency and network optimization. Working closely with Sr. Manager Operations (who leads the strategic and workshop components) this individual serves as a peer and counterpart ensuring operational and financial rigor behind the strategy.

1. Make/Buy Framework Development & Governance

• Design document and deploy a standardized Make/Buy decision-making framework across divisions and product lines.
• Establish and lead governance processes to ensure consistency visibility and alignment with corporate operations supply chain and technology strategies.
• Continuously refine methodologies and tools based on lessons learned and evolving business needs.

2. Financial Reconstruction & Operational Analysis

• Deeply understand plant and site-level P&Ls; deconstruct and rebuild financial statements that may have evolved through inconsistent reporting practices.
• Reclassify and rationalize cost elements (e.g. shifting overheads to direct costs) to produce clear accurate and comparable financial views across sites.
• Defend financial restatements and cost reallocations with site finance teams ensuring alignment and credibility.
• Connect operational decisionscapacity headcount sourcing productivityto financial outcomes and site profitability.

3. Opportunity Identification & Strategic Evaluation

• Develop and apply advanced financial models to identify and prioritize Make/Buy opportunities across sites technologies and product portfolios.
• Assess total cost of ownership (TCO) capacity capability capital investment risk quality and IP implications.
• Develop strong justifiable arguments including NPV return on investment and payback analyses to support strategic suggestions.

4. Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution

• Lead cross-functional project teams involving Divisional Operations Finance Supply Chain R&D Procurement and Quality.
• Partner closely with the Sr. Manager Operations on strategy development workshops and executive presentations.
• Transform analytical findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership decision-making.
• Ensure consistent communication documentation and alignment across central and divisional collaborators.

5. Implementation & Performance Tracking

• Oversee and support the implementation of approved Make/Buy initiatives across divisions and sites.
• Align divisional execution with central governance and strategic objectives.
• Define and track KPIs to measure the impact and value realization of Make/Buy decisions.
• Conduct post-implementation reviews to capture lessons learned and refine the overall Make/Buy process.

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders in Operations Finance Supply Chain R&D and Procurement.
• Serve as the subject matter expert and central point of contact for Make/Buy financial and operational insights.
• Communicate strategy progress and outcomes in clear concise and compelling formats to diverse audiences.
• Influence decision-making in a matrixed global environment without direct authority.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or a related field (MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred).
• 8 years of proven experience in operations strategy manufacturing finance strategic sourcing or supply chain management with proven experience leading Make/Buy or network optimization initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with P&L ownership cost accounting and financial modeling within a manufacturing or operations context.
• Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional projects in large matrixed global organizations.

Skills & Competencies

• Expert understanding of site-level P&L structures cost drivers and allocation methodologies.
• Strong analytical abilities and expertise in financial analysis; skilled at transforming complex data into practical recommendations.
• Excellent communicatorable to defend analysis with confidence and influence at multiple organizational levels.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes sourcing strategies and supply chain cost structures.
• Proven track record to connect operational decisions to financial implications and strategic outcomes.
• Strong project management skills and proficiency with standard tools.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies preferred.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration annual incentive plan bonus healthcare 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!