Procurement Category Lead

hace 2 semanas


Santa Cruz, Costa Rica Thermo Fisher Scientific A tiempo completo

About the Position

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a skilled Indirect Procurement Specialist to join our team. 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.

Leadership and Behavioral Skills:

  • Strong analytical thinking, able to make decisions using data and insights.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to partner with stakeholders.
  • Desire to mentor and coach junior team members.


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