Sr Manager, Procurement/Sourcing

Sr Manager, Procurement PartnerStandard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions: OfficeJob Title: Sr Manager, Procurement Partner SUD, ProductivityBand: 8Job Code: OPS.PROC.M08The Sr Manager, Procurement Partner (Division, Business Unit or Site) contributes to 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 goals. 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 ProcurementMonitors operational supplier metrics to deliver objective "Supplier RelationshipResponsible for monthly Value Capture reports, monthly communication plan on initiatives impacting the regionServes as point of escalation for sites with supplier issues; manage resolution with appropriate functionsDrives process optimization and best practicesTechnical 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 contractsLeadership 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 plans to address individual areas of improvementImplements talent initiatives to improve Employee Involvement Survey resultsHow will you get here?Education:A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Materials Management, Business Logistics or a related area or equivalent; MBA preferredExperience:A minimum 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 progressive experience in commodity sourcing or direct project sourcing and management or purchasing and commercial management3+ years' experience leading and managing procurement teams with a focus on mentoring, coaching, and performance 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 assessmentKnowledge, 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 improvementAbility 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 environmentAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 75,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular missionenabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.Benefits:We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefitsThermo 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.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.