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Sr Procurement Manager - MRO & Industrial Gases

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr Procurement Manager - MRO & Industrial Gases

Pittsburgh, PA

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

The Sr Procurement Manager - MRO, drives the execution of complex global category strategies necessary to continuously improve the assigned categories of spend across the North Americas Sites. The job will influence about $80M in spend. Collaborates and leads a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies and handles supplier relationships.

Scale of Responsibilities

  • Responsible for strategy input and implementation for complex and strategic categories
  • Delivers key category performance indicators, including: savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk management, spend under agreement, joint innovation, supplier performance, etc
  • Develops multi year global sourcing strategies focused on identifying suppliers that meet key business category management goals

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Technical Responsibilities

  • Uses structured Category Management process to provide input into category strategies
  • Analyzes market intelligence to identify key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements. Competent in category and supplier segmentation to effectively focus on key suppliers
  • Engages and supports division/site procurement teams to qualify key suppliers & migrate spend from incumbent, poor performance suppliers
  • Analyzes category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goals
  • Leads supplier based business reviews with selected suppliers to drive strategic priorities as well as handle key performance indicators
  • Drives negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Influences cross-functional colleagues(quality, technical, operations, finance, etc.) to ensure category strategies and activities are aligned with divisional business priorities
  • Works with external supply partners and leads cross-functional internal teams to advance key business drivers such as supply continuity, quality, cost and operational performance
  • Selectively may work to develop supplier strategic partnerships. Secures capacity with suppliers (e.g. tool/asset management)
  • Collaborates with Procurement Enablement team to develop predictive analytics
  • Acts as a coach/mentor to colleagues on category strategy process

Education, Experience and Abilities

  • Bachelor's degree in Business or technical field or equivalent combination of experience and education. Master's Degree is preferred
  • Minimum of 10 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category/business engagement experience
  • 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 and influencing style in performing sourcing activities
  • CPSM or equivalent is preferred
  • Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred

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."

Client-provided location(s): Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01292034_1002
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program