Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

In this role you will lead category management for an enterprise level 1 or level 2 global categories or multiple regional categories. Ensures that the category strategy is aligned with the functional/business objectives and work closely with Division Business Partners, Quality, Operations, R&D, and Business leaders to ensure category strategies are aligned cross functionally. Leads a Category team responsible for strategic sourcing activities and supplier management functions. Build organizational strength, create robust sourcing strategies, negotiate agreements, coordinate strategic supplier relationships, and drive continuous improvement and savings.

Scale of ResponsibilitiesConnects key categories with all levels within Thermo Fisher business divisions ensuring alignment of strategies and financial targetsAccountable for the multi-year category strategy and plan objectives, timelines, and goalsAnalyzes cross-divisional spending and develops global strategic sourcing plans that reduce the total cost of ownership for all business units without compromising quality and service levelsConsiders financial planning, forecasting, P&L performance, inventory, cash flow, tariffs and inflation to inform strategy

Technical ResponsibilitiesProvides thought leadership in developing and implementing sourcing strategiesChampions the use of structured Category Management process to develop category strategies including diversity, sustainability and risk assessment and business continuityApplies the AQSCIR (Assurance, Quality, Service, Cost, Innovation, Regulatory) method to develop and drive 3 to 5 year global sourcing strategies with a focus on identifying and contracting with suppliers that align with category management goals.Communicates plans and progress to Enterprise colleaguesRuns the contracting process and leads coordination with Legal to ensure relationships are appropriately documentedLeads the supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, compliance, and ongoing supply base management processAssesses market intelligence for key trends, and uses predictive analytics to make risk mitigation recommendations to the businessDrives supplier consolidation through engaging and supporting Division Business Partners and Group Procurement Operations (e.g. sourcing engineers) to qualify preferred suppliers and migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliers

Leadership ResponsibilitiesDrives adoption of global sourcing strategies across the enterprise and ensures ongoing teamworkChampions use of eSourcing, Spend Visibility, and P2P tools company-wideWorks with Division Business Partners and functional colleagues to gather business requirements for category strategy developmentCreates and maintains a communication mechanism to ensure coordination with internal colleagues and reporting of sourcing impactLeads a Global Category Team and develops staff to create expertise in both the areas of spend and in strategic sourcing processesMentors and develops staff through coaching and development plans to address individual areas of improvementImplements talent initiatives to improve Employee Involvement Survey results

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBachelor’s Degree required; Graduate Degree in Business (Preferred), Finance, and/or Technical fieldMinimum 10 years’ of procurement/sourcing experience with increasing global responsibility and experience in a large matrixed company environment, minimum 7 years’ experience in the assigned category5+ years' experience leading and managing procurement teams with a focus on mentoring, coaching and performance managementStrong leadership and effective business partnering capabilities – influence without authorityProven track record to lead cross-functional teams in a complex organizationStrong negotiation and presentation skillsStrong understanding of the strategic sourcing and category management processStrong project management skillsRequires ability to deal with ambiguity and the corresponding capacity to make decisions or recommendations based on potentially incomplete informationCapable of working across all functions and levels of an organizationInternational experience (plus) – working experience in different countries/regions/languagesBenefits:

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.”