Procurement Leadership Position

hace 2 semanas


Santa Cruz, Costa Rica Thermo Fisher Scientific A tiempo completo

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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