Indirect Procurement Specialist Lead

hace 1 semana


Santa Cruz, Costa Rica Thermo Fisher Scientific A tiempo completo

Company Overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading provider of scientific instrumentation and software for life sciences, healthcare, and research organizations. Our company is committed to advancing human health through innovation and collaboration.

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Indirect Procurement Specialist Lead to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing plans 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

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, or business administration (nice to have)
- High level of English language competency (verbal and written)

Benefits
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Others
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you are a motivated and results-driven professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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