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Job Description

The Procurement Partner Specialist III supports and enables the GMP Business Unit in meeting their operations, innovation and financial targets by managing the required supplier capabilities and performance for assigned projects and categories. Operates in a managed network of Division business colleagues, suppliers, Category Management members and relevant COE organization.  

Scale of Responsibilities 

Identifies supplier capability requirements and selects suppliers 

Manages procurement and supply base related projects that contribute to improved supplier spend performance 

Supports divisional footprint initiatives outsourcing /insourcing (both Operations and R&D) including realization of local/regional supply base solutions 

Supports Supplier supply capacity management by conducting capacity assessments and collaborate with the Category Management Teams to expand required supply options as well as supply flexibility 

Coordinates business projects (e.g. M&A integration), provides input to make or buy 

Technical Responsibilities 

Collects supplier (technical) capability requirements for current and future product portfolio as input for supplier scouting 

Gathers Division business requirements and assures compliance to regulatory requirements 

Serves as point of contact for Procurement within the Division 

Contributes to divisional procurement metrics for business reviews 

Drives and tracks compliance for indirect materials, as well as link with Global team for policies and procedures 

Leadership Responsibilities 

Partners with Category Managers, R&D, Engineering to support and project manage annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage 

Uses ‘scouting approach’ to influence R&D and Commercial partners earlier in NPI process, monitor product pipeline (LCM), support product platforming 

How will you get here? 

Education 

University degree (Mechanics/Electronics/Business/Industrial Engineering) or a combination of education and experience that demonstrate the required skills 

Experience 

Minimum 5+ years of procurement/sourcing/supply chain management experience, preferably in High Tech Systems environment with high diversity and low volumes 

Minimum 5 years project management experience including procurement or supply related projects 

Experience working in a complex and constantly evolving environment 

Training in specialized Purchasing skills (such as Purspective/NEVI) preferred 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

Strong interpersonal communicative skills, with great understanding of influencing without power through collaboration and teamwork 

Ability to build and maintain relationships internally and externally 

Excellent English language skills (verbal and in writing), MS Office skills 

Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills 

Knowledge and training on NPI/NPI processes and PLM processes 

Must be proactive and self starting with a focus on continuous quality and performance improvement 

Adept at business case development and presentations 

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.”