Job Description

Procurement Specialist – Category

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are seeking a dynamic Procurement Specialist – Category to join our team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of managing and enhancing our assigned spend categories. You'll be a key player in collaborating with our diverse, cross-functional team, including sourcing, operations, technical, finance, and other essential colleagues. Your mission? To prioritize sourcing initiatives, craft effective sourcing strategies, and negotiate contracts, all while ensuring a smooth transition of spend from incumbent to preferred suppliers and managing these crucial relationships.

What Will You Do?

Scale of Responsibilities:

• As part of our team, you'll execute global category initiatives that aim to achieve key performance indicators like savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, and risk management.

• We rely on you to support the execution of global sourcing strategies, focusing on contracting with preferred suppliers who align with our business needs and category management goals.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Stay ahead of market intelligence and trends, adjusting our category plans to meet evolving business requirements.

• You'll play a critical role in engaging with division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues, qualifying preferred suppliers, and transitioning spend effectively.

• Analyze supplier performance data to identify improvement opportunities and establish continuous improvement goals.

• Manage contract negotiations and supplier business reviews, ensuring mutual compliance and goal achievement.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional colleagues to align all category sourcing activities with our shared goals and priorities.

How Will You Get Here?

• Bachelor's degree in Business or a technical field, with a Master's Degree preferred.

• At least 5 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, showcasing strong category (electronics)/business engagement experience.

• Experience in highly regulated industries and a continuous improvement environment is highly valued.

• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.

Travel Requirement:

• Ability to travel 25 to 50%.

Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration and annual incentive plan bonus scheme!

• Comprehensive healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits.

Our Commitment:

• At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. Following our Thermofisher 4Is, we are an equal opportunity employer and believe in providing accommodations for all our employees to ensure a supportive and engaging work environment.

• Join us for an exciting journey in an innovative and forward-thinking company, where integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation aren't just values but our way of life!

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.