Job Description

　　At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

　　We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services.

　　Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on - now and in the future.

　　Position must be local to Highland Height, KY facility. Hybrid work schedule available.

　　The Procurement Partner Specialist III - GCL Labs supports and enables the Division in meeting their operations, innovation and financial targets by managing the required supplier capabilities and performance for assigned projects and categories. Operates in a managed network of Division business colleagues, suppliers, Category Management members and relevant COE organization.

　　Scale of Responsibilities

　　Identifies supplier capability requirements and selects suppliersManages procurement and supply projects that improve supplier spend performanceSupports divisional footprint initiatives outsourcing /insourcing including realization of local/regional supply base solutionsTranslates divisional requirements for (future) supplier capabilities and supplier performance to Category Management Team Supports Supplier supply capability management by conducting capability assessments and collaborate with the Category Management Teams to expand required supply options as well as supply flexibilityCoordinates business projects, provides input to identify appropriate suppliers

　　Technical Responsibilities

　　Collects supplier (technical) capability requirements for current and future product portfolio as input for supplier scoutingGathers Division business requirements and assures compliance to regulatory requirementsServes as escalation point of contact for Procurement within the Sites and DivisionContributes to divisional procurement metrics for business reviewsServes as the point of contact and ensure the implementation of Enterprise Processes such asSupplier Quality, Supplier Risk and Supplier ManagementDrives and tracks compliance for indirect materials, as well as link with Global team for policies and proceduresEvaluate and manage supplier contracting scope, requirements and process.

　　Leadership Responsibilities

　　Represents Procurement in projects and coordinate supply base related activities with cross-functional division team as well as with Category Managers. Conduct all related sourcing project management activities (including project milestone/ gate pass activities)Partners with Category Managers, Metrology, Engineering and stakeholders to support and project manage annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage

　　Education and Experience:

　　Bachelors' degree (Business/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain focus preferred) Previous procurement/sourcing/supply chain management experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years' experience).Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated environment preferredIn some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Experience working in a complex and constantly evolving environmentStrong interpersonal communicative skills, with great understanding of influencing without power through collaboration and teamworkAbility to build and maintain relationships internally and externallyExcellent English language skills (verbal and in writing), MS Office skillsDemonstrated problem solving and analytical skillsMust be proactive and self starting with a focus on continuous quality and performance improvementAdept at business case development and presentations

　　PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

　　Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours. Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities. May require as-needed travel (0-20%).

　　The annual salary range estimated for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 USD. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.

　　We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues can count on, which generally includes:

　　A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision planA wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA)Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefitsEmployee assistance program At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan