**Scale of Responsibilities**:- Executes global category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators, including: savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk management, spend under agreement, joint innovation, supplier performance, sustainable procurement, etc- Supports the execution of global sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with preferred suppliers that meet key business needs and category management goals**Technical Responsibilities**:- Monitors market intelligence and key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements- Engages and supports division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues to qualify preferred suppliers & migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliers- Analyzes category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goals- Supports supplier business reviews with suppliers to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards and continuous improvement goals- Manages the impact of cost and risk when developing contracts- Drives negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy**Leadership Responsibilities**:- Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues (quality, technical, operations, finance, etc.) to ensure all category sourcing activities are aligned to a common set of goals and priorities**How will you get here?**- Bachelor's degree in Business or technical field. Master's Degree is preferred- Minimum of 5 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category/business engagement experience- Business acumen - knows how to assess market/business requirements dynamics and negotiate agreements that yield meaningful business value- Experience working in highly regulated industries- Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results- Demonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activities- Influences without authority to motivate and manage a cross-functional team in multiple geographies.- CPSM or equivalent is preferred- Hands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred- Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred- Ability to travel up to 25%**Benefits**:We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation."**EEO/Reasonable Accommodation**:Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.
