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 Responsibilities
Manages global category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators including: savings, total cost of ownership, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk
Leads 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 Responsibilities
Monitors market intelligence and key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements
Engages and supports division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues to qualify preferred suppliers & migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliers
Analyze category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goals
Actively participates in supplier business reviews with suppliers to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards and continuous improvement goals
Manages strategic contracts across suppliers, products and services within category
Facilitates free-flow of spend intelligence and analysis to internal business leaders in order to enhance their decision making
Drives 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 priorities
Establishes 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 preferred
Minimum of 7 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category/business engagement experience
Experience with procuring and/or sourcing Lab Equipment and Instruments
Discernment - knows how to assess market/business requirements dynamics and negotiate agreements that yield meaningful business value
Experience working in highly regulated industries
Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results
Demonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activities
Influences without authority to motivate and manage a cross-functional team in multiple geographies.
CPSM or equivalent is preferred
Hands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred
Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred
Ability 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."
