Indirect Procurement Strategist

hace 2 semanas


Santa Cruz, Costa Rica Thermo Fisher Scientific A tiempo completo

About the Role

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist to lead our sourcing strategy development, execution, and contract management for spend across indirect categories. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for managing the contract lifecycle process, crafting negotiation strategies, and partnering with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings and improve efficiency.
  • Manage contract negotiations and close deals with optimal terms for assigned spending categories.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation is translated to RFPs and contracts.
  • Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing delivering and recording annual P&L savings.
  • Support projects assigned for various sourcing activities.
  • Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.

Required Skills and 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, business administration, or related field.
  • High level of English language competency (verbal and written).
  • Excellent category-specific sourcing and category management skills in key portfolios of Indirect Spend.
  • Expert understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes and strategies.

Leadership and Behavioral Skills:

  • 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.


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