Procurement Specialist

hace 1 mes


Santa Cruz, Costa Rica Thermo Fisher Scientific A tiempo completo

Category Leader - Human Resource Services

Make a Real Difference at Thermo Fisher Scientific

We're seeking a seasoned Global Category Manager to lead our Human Resource Services category. As a key member of our Professional Services Sourcing Team, you'll develop and execute global category plans for the strategic sourcing of corporate services with a focus on HR Services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create and implement multi-year category sourcing strategies for various categories within corporate services, with an emphasis on HR Services
  • Lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams to drive cost reductions and improve supplier performance
  • Analyze spend data to identify opportunities for consolidation and cost savings
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to understand current and future business needs and create project pipelines
  • Influence key executive stakeholders to engage sourcing as a key partner in driving cost savings
  • Manage supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, compliance, and ongoing supply management processes
  • Conduct regular reviews of supplier scorecards and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Leverage e-sourcing and spend analysis tools to drive incremental cost savings
  • Provide external industry benchmarking to inform strategy and solutions
  • Drive process improvements to create efficiencies in sourcing procedures and interactions with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Requirements:

  • 4-year undergraduate college degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
  • Minimum five years' experience in sourcing various services, including Marketing & Sales spend
  • Advanced knowledge of contract terms and conditions
  • Exceptional ability to engage cross-functional teams and influence decision-making processes
  • Advanced contract negotiation skills, specifically with service providers whose products may be intangible
  • Demonstrated experience with developing and executing multi-year sourcing category strategies in complex areas of spend
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and solve problems in a complex organization
  • Strong analytical, influencing, project management, and change management skills
  • Strong computer technology skills
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • Ability to work within all functions and levels of an organization
  • 15% global travel

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.



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