As the Sr. Manager, Procurement/Sourcing at Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., you will have the unique opportunity to lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, ensuring a flawless global supply of materials and services for our Grand Island, NY site. Your primary objective will be to manage the acquisition of inbound materials and services, while balancing product availability and driving productivity to improve the organization's profitability!
What will you do?
Create effective supplier relationships focused on quality, supply assurance, innovation and cost.
Manage the performance of team members, providing guidance, support, and conducting employee evaluations. Set goals and motivate individuals to achieve desired outcomes.
Lead and enable the Purchasing team to achieve strategic objectives.
Implement inventory control programs, such as Pay at Consumption and Just-In-Time, to achieve cash flow objectives without compromising material availability.
Develop and lead formalized risk mitigation programs to reduce vulnerability to supply chain interruptions.
Evaluate and select suppliers based on Total Cost of Ownership models.
Drive global projects that align business processes and tools across the network.
Present procurement strategies, processes, and policies to internal and external customers.
Stay informed about regulatory and market requirements and their impacts on the supply chain.
Effectively implement change with little to no disruption to the team or work streams.
Cultivate a positive culture that encourages collaboration and teamwork while driving meaningful transformation.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, supply chain management, or a related field.
8-10 years experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
8+ years experience in a leadership position.
APICS, CPSM, or equivalent certification a plus.
Experience with ERP systems, placing, approving, and managing purchase orders.
Program or project management and/or formal process improvement experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Outcome-Focused: A capable leader with a track record of exceeding business objectives and fiscal targets. Continuously evaluates performance metrics and adapts strategies to drive continuous improvement within the team.
People Leadership: Seeking an experienced leader who is skilled at fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration within the organization.
Collaborative Partner in a complex environment: The Sr. Manager, Procurement/Sourcing will be someone who actively contributes to and influences the direction of multiple sites.
Problem Solver: Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking and data analytics to complex issues and implement potential solutions.
Builds strong customer relationships and delivers customer-centric solutions.
Technical knowledge of life sciences manufacturing preferred.
Strong familiarity with Microsoft Suite and reporting tools is highly desirable.
Experience operating in Oracle/JDE E1 MRP systems a plus.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in New York is $125,000.00-$165,000.00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
