Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team youll 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 worlds toughest challenges like protecting the environment making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific where youll manage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives as a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III. Working with cross-functional teams youll develop sourcing strategies negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships to deliver value through cost savings risk mitigation and supply chain optimization. Youll support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer by ensuring reliable cost-effective procurement of critical materials and services.
REQUIREMENTS:
Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience or Bachelors Degree plus 5 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies with strong category management expertise
Preferred Fields of Study: Business Supply Chain Management Engineering or related field
Professional certifications (CPSM CSCP CPM) are desirable
Proven success executing strategic sourcing initiatives supplier negotiations and contract management
Experience working in regulated industries like life sciences medical devices or pharmaceuticals preferred
Strong analytical and data-driven decision making capabilities
Proficiency with ERP systems spend analytics and procurement tools
Excellent communication and relationship building skills
Ability to build consensus and collaborate across global matrix organizations
Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and process improvements
Strong project management capabilities
Ability to travel 25-50% as required
Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices processes and methodologies
Experience with continuous improvement/lean methodologies
Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite especially Excel and PowerPoint