Procurement Leadership Position
hace 2 semanas
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
We are a leading provider of scientific instrumentation, software, and services. Our company is dedicated to improving human health through the advancement of analytical technologies.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Leadership Position to lead our procurement programs and drive growth. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, identifying opportunities for optimization, and executing projects to further our programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations and manage key procurement programs
- Drive program optimization and growth
- Identify opportunities and execute projects to further the programs
- Analyze processes and develop enhancement strategies
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and category owners to ensure category program operations meet expectations
- Develop strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, and cost management
- Manage supplier performance and relationship, escalating issues as necessary
- Partner with suppliers in forward-thinking strategic development and relationship-building
Required Skills:
- Expertise in project/program management
- Experience in problem solving, creative thinking, and continuous improvement
- Experience in defining and tracking metrics and developing processes to monitor and improve program performance
- Ability to redefine priorities and allocate resources appropriately
- Experience providing weekly/monthly reporting and implementing feedback
- Automation knowledge (PowerApps, PowerAutomate) (nice to have)
- Knowledge of sourcing tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics, ERP) (nice to have)
Leadership Qualities:
- Strong relationship-builder with excellent communication skills
- Self-starter with a problem-solving approach and outside-of-the-box thinking
- Ability to identify emerging risk and opportunity areas
- Excellent leadership skills
Qualifications:
- 4+ years of experience in project/program management
- Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management
- High level of English language competency (verbal and written)
- Certified in Project management, Agile, Scrum Master, and/or Six Sigma (nice to have)
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