The Senior Regional Procurement Specialist – Chemical & Biochemical, drives the execution of complex category strategies encompassing multiple sites to continuously improve the assigned categories of spend. Collaborates with a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manages preferred supplier relationships Scale of Responsibilities 61 Leads regional category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators including: savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk 61 Participates in the development and leads the execution of a 3 to 5-year regional sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with preferred suppliers that meet key business needs and category management goals Technical Responsibilities 61 Monitors market intelligence and key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements 61 Engages and supports division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues to qualify preferred suppliers & migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliers 61 Analyze category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goals 61 Actively participates in supplier business reviews with suppliers to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards 61 Handles strategic contracts across suppliers, products and services within category 61 Facilitates free-flow of spend intelligence and analysis to internal business leaders in order to enhance their decision making 61 Drives negotiations for regional agreements aligned with category strategy Leadership Responsibilities 61 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 61 Establishes category plans and priorities regionally and ensures alignment with divisional business priorities Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills 61 Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field or equivalent combination of experience and education. Master’s Degree is preferred. 61 Minimum of 3~5 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category/business engagement experience. Chemical/Biochemical experience is preferred. 61 Business insight – knows how to assess market/business requirements dynamics and negotiate agreements that yield meaningful business value 61 Experience working in highly regulated industries 61 Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results 61 Demonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activities 61 Influences without authority to motivate a cross-functional team in multiple geographies. 61 CPSM or equivalent is preferred 61 Hands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred 61 Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred 61 Ability to travel 25 to 50% 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.”
