Sr Procurement Manager - Chemicals

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Bridgewater
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

About Thermo Fisher Scientific:When youre part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, youll do important work, like helping customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment or making sure our food is safe. Your work will have real-world impact, and youll be supported in achieving your career goals!How will you make an impact?The Sr Manager, Procurement Category typically owns category management for level 2 global categories encompassing multiple site locations, divisions and groups. Ensures that the category strategy is aligned with the functional/business objectives and work closely with Division Business Partners, Quality, Operations, R&D, and Business leaders to ensure category strategies are aligned cross functionally. Leads a Category team responsible for strategic sourcing activities and supplier management functions. Builds organizational strength, create robust sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, manage strategic supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement year over year savings.This is an onsite position at one of our Operation Sites in the US .What will you do?Scale of Responsibilities Connects key categories to relevant Thermo Fisher business divisions ensuring alignment of strategies and financial targets Accountable for the multi-year category strategy and plan objectives, timelines, and goals Analyzes cross-divisional spending and develops global strategic sourcing plans to reduce the total cost of ownership for all business units Demonstrates a measurable reduction in year over year total cost of ownership for the goods and services being sourced without compromising quality and service levels Considers financial planning, forecasting, P&L performance, inventory, cash flow, tariffs and inflation to inform strategyTechnical Responsibilities Provides thought leadership in developing and implementing sourcing strategies Champions the use of structured Category Management process to develop category strategies including diversity, sustainability and risk assessment and business continuity Uses AQSCIR (Assurance, Quality, Service, Cost, Innovation, Regulatory) method to develop and drive 3 to 5 year global sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with suppliers that meet category management goals Communicates plans and progress to Enterprise colleagues Runs the contracting process and lead coordination with Legal to ensure relationships are appropriately documented Leads the supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, compliance, and ongoing supply base management process Assesses market intelligence for key trends, and uses predictive analytics to make risk mitigation recommendations to the business Drives supplier consolidation through engaging and supporting Division Business Partners and Group Procurement Operations (e.g. sourcing engineers) to qualify preferred suppliers and migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliersLeadership Responsibilities Typically works under the direction of a Sr Director or Director, drives adoption of global sourcing strategies across the enterprise and ensures ongoing cross team collaboration Champions use of eSourcing, Spend Visibility, and P2P tools company-wide Works with Division Business Partners and functional colleagues to gather business requirements for category strategy development Create and maintain a communication mechanism to ensure coordination with internal colleagues and reporting of sourcing impact Leads a Global/Regional Category Team, develops staff to create expertise in both the areas of spend being managed and in strategic sourcing processes Mentors and develops staff through coaching and development plans to address individual areas of improvement Implements talent initiatives to improve Employee Involvement Survey resultsHow will you get here?Education Bachelors Degree required; Graduate Degree in Business (Preferred), Finance, and/or Technical field

• Proficiency with the English languageExperience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Minimum 10 years of procurement/sourcing experience with increasing global responsibility and experience in a large matrixed company environment, minimum 7 years experience in the assigned category 3+ years experience leading and managing procurement teams with a focus on mentoring, coaching and performance management Strong leadership and effective business partnering capabilities influence without authority Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in a complex organization Strong negotiation and presentation skills Strong knowledge of the strategic sourcing and category management process Strong project management skillsOur Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. As one global team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need.We offer competitive salary, an annual incentive bonus plan, 401K with company match up to 6%, tuition reimbursement and a range of other employee benefits! We foster an exciting company culture that encourages innovation, forward-thinking, and an outstanding career and development prospects. Come be a part of the team!Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.comThermo 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.Accessibility/Disability Access : We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.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.

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