Job Description

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Procurement and Sourcing Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling the end-to-end procurement process for both the Lab Products Division (LPD) and the Lab Chemical Division (LCD), including third-party procurement. This role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of high-quality laboratory products and chemicals. The position demands a strategic problem solver with excellent negotiation skills and a deep understanding of supply chain management within these sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing and Procurement:

• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to ensure a reliable supply of lab products and chemicals, aligning with ThermoFisher Scientific’s global sourcing strategies.

• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with key suppliers and third-party vendors for both LPD and LCD.

• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing with suppliers to secure helpful deals, ensuring compliance with ThermoFisher Scientific’s policies and standards.

• Supplier Management:

• Monitor supplier performance and ensure compliance with quality standards, delivery schedules, and contractual obligations across LPD and LCD.

• Handle supplier risk and develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions.

• Cost Management:

• Analyze market trends and conduct cost analysis to find opportunities for cost savings and value improvement within LPD and LCD.

• Develop and maintain a cost reduction roadmap, tracking and reporting savings achieved.

• Inventory and Supply Chain Optimization:

• Collaborate with internal partners to forecast demand and handle inventory levels effectively for LPD and LCD.

• Optimize procurement processes to improve efficiency, reduce lead times, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

• Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements in all procurement activities.

• Prepare and present regular reports on procurement performance, supplier metrics, and cost savings to senior management.

• Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of procurement specialists, fostering a culture of continuous improvement using PPI business system and professional development.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive procurement projects and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement and sourcing and supply chain, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

• Consistent track record of successfully managing third-party procurement and supplier relationships.

• Strong negotiation, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners.

• Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems. Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne or SAP is a plus.

• Knowledge of industry regulations, quality standards, and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.

Benefits:

We offer driven 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.

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 critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

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.