Strategic Sourcing Manager

hace 1 semana


Santa Cruz, Costa Rica Thermo Fisher Scientific A tiempo completo

Job Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead our indirect procurement efforts. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies across multiple categories, driving cost savings and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans for spend above $1MM across multiple categories
- Manage the contract lifecycle process, including contract uploads, template development, and expiry tracking
- Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms for assigned spend categories
- Research potential vendors and develop RFPs for spend above $1MM
- Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation is translated to RFPs and contracts as needed
- Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions
- Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing, delivering annual P&L savings
- Support projects assigned for various sourcing activities
- Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior sourcing generalists on category-specific requirements

Functional & Technical Skills
- Excellent category-specific sourcing and category management skills in key portfolios of Indirect Spend (Professional Services, IT Products, Facilities Management)
- Expert understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes and strategies
- Experience negotiating agreements/contracts with suppliers
- Sourcing expert with strong experience in sourcing process, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procure-to-pay operations
- Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, eSourcing, and contract management systems required
- Understanding of procurement processes, tools, and best practices

Leadership & Behavioral Traits
- Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, self-starter who looks for ways to improve existing processes
- Strong customer service orientation, keen to deliver on internal customer needs
- Desire to mentor and coach junior team members
- Analytical thinker who makes decisions using data and insights, preparing analysis to develop sourcing strategy/scenarios/savings

Experience & Qualifications
- 8+ years of procurement experience within Indirect categories (Professional Services, IT Products, Facilities Management)
- Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent, or officer
- Degree in supply chain management, operations, or business administration (nice to have)
- High level of English language competency (verbal and written)



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