Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Procurement Manager – Lab Equipment/Instrument Category

How you will make an impact

The Procurement Manager – Lab Equipment and Instrument Category, drives the execution of complex category strategies encompassing multiple sites vital to continuously improve the assigned categories of spend. Collaborates with a cross-functional team of sourcing, product management, operations, technical, finance and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and leads preferred supplier relationships

Scale of ResponsibilitiesManages global category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators including: savings, total cost of ownership, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, riskLeads the development and execution of a 3 to 5-year global sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with preferred suppliers that meet key business needs and category management goals

Technical ResponsibilitiesMonitors market intelligence and key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirementsEngages and supports division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues to qualify preferred suppliers & migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliersAnalyze category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goalsActively participates in supplier business reviews with suppliers to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards and continuous improvement goalsManages strategic contracts across suppliers, products and services within categoryFacilitates free-flow of spend intelligence and analysis to internal business leaders in order to enhance their decision makingDrives negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy

Leadership Responsibilities

Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues (quality, product management, technical, operations, finance, etc.) to ensure all category sourcing activities are aligned to a common set of goals and prioritiesEstablishes category plans and priorities globally and ensures alignment with divisional business priorities

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field. Master’s Degree is preferredMinimum of 7 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category/business engagement experienceExperience with procuring and/or sourcing Lab Equipment and InstrumentsDiscernment – knows how to assess market/business requirements dynamics and negotiate agreements that yield meaningful business valueExperience working in highly regulated industriesExperience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year resultsDemonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activitiesInfluences without authority to motivate and manage a cross-functional team in multiple geographies.CPSM or equivalent is preferredHands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferredExperience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferredAbility to travel 15 to 50%

Benefits:

We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, 401k plan with company match, 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.”