Job Description

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $35 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving sophisticated analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing efficiency in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our distributed team of more than 130,000 colleagues delivers an outstanding combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands.

　　How will you make an impact?

　　The Senior Procurement Partner - supports the development of multi-year strategies and business plans for the Division. Leads the execution of initiatives and programs within the Division that deliver results in line with short- and long-term goal. Aligns internal and external partners and cross-functional internal teams to advance key business drivers, such as supply continuity, quality, cost and operational performance. Mitigates risk, uses technology, improves processes and systems, and reduces overall cost of ownership and acquisition

　　Scale of Responsibilities

　　Supports and promotes the internal business groups with supplier/supply chain rationale and directionDelivers on key objectives (Annual Operating Plan - AOP), delivery, quality, service, cost, innovation, and growth commitments for Division Procurement

　　Monitors operational supplier metrics to deliver objective "Supplier Relationship

　　Responsible for monthly Value Capture reports, monthly communication plan on initiatives impacting the regionServes as point of escalation for sites with supplier issues; lead resolution with appropriate functionsDrives process optimization

　　Technical Responsibilities

　　Supports regulatory compliance activities: internal tracking systems, audit requirements, internal change controls, etc.Collaborates with Site to gather Category Strategy and Sourcing requirements, gain sign-off on supplier selections and awardsRationalizes and uses the vendor base on a category basis, measure and improve "compliance" to the corporate contracts

　　Leadership Responsibilities

　　Provides strategic leadership and direction to the operational (site) procurement groups to support overall goals for performance including Right First Time (RFT), On Time in Full (OTIF), Purchase Price Variance (PPV) savings targets, and Quality AssurancePartners with key internal functions (e.g., COE's ) to ensure categories strategies will be identified and implemented In accordance with COE's Support and implement category strategy using SSMF MethodologyMentors and develops staff through coaching and development, implements talent initiatives to improve Employee Involvement Survey results

　　How will you get here?

　　Education

　　A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Materials Management, Business Logistics or a related area or equivalent; MBA preferred

　　Experience

　　10+ years of procurement / category management experience3+ years' experience of negotiation skills and formulating the business requirements for a commercial trade contract3+ years' experience of global sourcing for a global multinational manufacturing company and leading Global Value Sourcing projects, "Cradle to Grave"3+ years' experience with the usage of electronic sourcing tools for RFI, RFQ, Reverse Auction (ARIBA)Minimum of 5 years of dynamic experience in commodity sourcing or direct project sourcing and management or purchasing and commercial managementExperience from a project management role under a consultancy organization or a facility manager role under a multinational company is desiredExperience with low cost sourcing and supplier quality assessment.

　　Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

　　Familiar with the customer bidding process and suppliers in a commercial pharma contracting industry is a strong plusDemonstrated success in developing and fostering relationships with suppliers while driving lower costs, superior performance and continuous improvementBe able to negotiate and write supply agreementsExcellent people skills, project management skills, good business knowledge and a teammateProactive and result orientedAbility to work in multi-tasking and a multi-cultural environment

　　Benefits:

　　We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, 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.

　　Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. 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. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

　　EEO/Reasonable Accommodation:

　　Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

　　We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

　　At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and chip in to our singular mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

　　Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

　　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.