Thermo Fisher Scientific · 18 hours ago
Senior Procurement Manager - Filtration and Separation Division
Charlotte, NC
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of Procurement/Sourcing to develop complex global category strategies. This role involves optimizing spend, enhancing supplier relationships, and delivering continuous improvement while mentoring procurement professionals.
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Responsibilities
Develop complex global category strategies
Guide cross-functional teams to optimize spend
Enhance supplier relationships
Deliver continuous improvement
Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies
Negotiate global agreements
Build strong partnerships across the organization
Mentor procurement professionals
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing in large matrix organizations with increasing global responsibility
7+ years category management experience with demonstrated expertise in assigned categories
3+ years people management experience leading procurement teams, including coaching and development
Strong strategic sourcing and category management process knowledge, including AQSCIR methodology
Proven ability to develop and execute multi-year category strategies to reduce total cost of ownership
Excellence in stakeholder management and ability to collaborate across functions
Strong negotiation, analytical and presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
Experience working in regulated industries (life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device preferred)
Expertise in supplier relationship management, contract development and risk mitigation
Proficiency with eSourcing tools, spend analytics and procurement systems
Project management skills with ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives
Ability to adapt and make decisions with incomplete information
Strong business acumen and understanding of P&L, financial planning and forecasting
Travel required 25-50%
Preferred
Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related technical field
Professional certifications preferred (CPSM, CPIM, PMP or equivalent)
International/multi-cultural work experience preferred
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The world leader in serving science To serve science, Thermo Fisher Scientific needs to stay ahead of it, we need to anticipate customer needs.
10001+ employees
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