Thermo Fisher Scientific
Director, Procurement Partner - SUD
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Logan, Utah, us, 84322
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Director, Procurement Partner – Single Use Division
is the leader responsible for developing and driving the Procurement vision with key colleagues in the division. The individual will be a key partner to the divisional operations leader with a focus on strategy, execution and implementation. This position will facilitate the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimize quality, cycle/response time, technology, risk, and total cost. The role will mitigate risk, use technology, improve processes and systems, and reduce overall cost of ownership and acquisition.
Scale of Responsibilities
Establish and implement short and long-term goals, strategic plans, policies and procedures for the Division aligned with the Group performance metrics
Deliver on key objectives (Annual Operating Plan - AOP), delivery, quality, service, cost, innovation, and growth commitments for Division Procurement
Coordinate long range strategies with the business partners across the Division and implement plans
Partner with Category Managers, R&D, Engineering to deliver annual value improvements and drive competitive advantage
Partner with Supply Chain to create demand plans for supplier partners
Work closely with Shared Service and Procure to Pay (P2P) process team to ensure efficient end to end delivery models
Responsible for the coordination of business projects and programs (e.g. M&A integration, make or buy, vendor transition, CSR), monitoring execution and communicating results to senior leaders
Ensure alignment with business colleagues within the Group and Division on projects
Serve as the point of contact and ensure the implementation of Enterprise Processes such as Supplier Quality, Supplier Risk and Supplier Management
Technical Responsibilities
Gather Division business requirements and assure compliance to regulatory requirements
Engage with Supplier Partners, ensuring capacity to meet demand and work with Category Management to close gaps
Drive and track compliance for indirect materials, as well as link with Global team for policies and procedures
Use ‘scouting approach’ to influence R&D and Commercial partners earlier in NPI process, monitor product pipeline (LCM), support product platforming
Serve as escalation point of contact for Procurement within the Division, work with Category Management to resolve problems
Consolidate, analyze and report on divisional procurement metrics for business reviews
Leadership Responsibilities
Provide division input to category strategies (Global, Group specific) and support implementation of aligned strategies
Engage with supplier leadership (Vice President, General Managers, President, Functional and Operations Leaders) to solve business problems and assure alignment with Thermo Fisher objectives
Develop and assess purchasing talent and improve resource productivity and professionalism
Mentor and develop staff through coaching and development plans to address individual areas of improvement
Implement talent initiatives to improve Employee Involvement Survey results
Drive the development and implementation of common processes, standardized practices, use of tools and technologies that can scale company-wide
How will you get here?Education
A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Materials Management, Business Logistics or a related area or equivalent; MBA preferred
Experience
A minimum of 12 years of procurement/sourcing experience
High level of proficiency with core Procurement skills (engineering, sourcing)
Strong influencing skills with the ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of colleagues
Significant business knowledge and team building skills
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently present complex information
Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with a root cause, permanent fix approach, continuous improvement approach
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong procurement and sourcing background
Demonstrated business knowledge and understanding of operations
5+ years' experience leading and managing procurement teams with a focus on mentoring, coaching and performance management
Progressively responsible career path in manufacturing operations and procurement with significant practical experience in international settings
Strong analytical skills and process focus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively to empower global constituents to meet business objectives, and possess strong presentation skills at all levels of the organization
Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and unquestioned integrity and trust
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.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Director, Procurement Partner – Single Use Division
is the leader responsible for developing and driving the Procurement vision with key colleagues in the division. The individual will be a key partner to the divisional operations leader with a focus on strategy, execution and implementation. This position will facilitate the development and execution of long-term strategies that will optimize quality, cycle/response time, technology, risk, and total cost. The role will mitigate risk, use technology, improve processes and systems, and reduce overall cost of ownership and acquisition.
Scale of Responsibilities
Establish and implement short and long-term goals, strategic plans, policies and procedures for the Division aligned with the Group performance metrics
Deliver on key objectives (Annual Operating Plan - AOP), delivery, quality, service, cost, innovation, and growth commitments for Division Procurement
Coordinate long range strategies with the business partners across the Division and implement plans
Partner with Category Managers, R&D, Engineering to deliver annual value improvements and drive competitive advantage
Partner with Supply Chain to create demand plans for supplier partners
Work closely with Shared Service and Procure to Pay (P2P) process team to ensure efficient end to end delivery models
Responsible for the coordination of business projects and programs (e.g. M&A integration, make or buy, vendor transition, CSR), monitoring execution and communicating results to senior leaders
Ensure alignment with business colleagues within the Group and Division on projects
Serve as the point of contact and ensure the implementation of Enterprise Processes such as Supplier Quality, Supplier Risk and Supplier Management
Technical Responsibilities
Gather Division business requirements and assure compliance to regulatory requirements
Engage with Supplier Partners, ensuring capacity to meet demand and work with Category Management to close gaps
Drive and track compliance for indirect materials, as well as link with Global team for policies and procedures
Use ‘scouting approach’ to influence R&D and Commercial partners earlier in NPI process, monitor product pipeline (LCM), support product platforming
Serve as escalation point of contact for Procurement within the Division, work with Category Management to resolve problems
Consolidate, analyze and report on divisional procurement metrics for business reviews
Leadership Responsibilities
Provide division input to category strategies (Global, Group specific) and support implementation of aligned strategies
Engage with supplier leadership (Vice President, General Managers, President, Functional and Operations Leaders) to solve business problems and assure alignment with Thermo Fisher objectives
Develop and assess purchasing talent and improve resource productivity and professionalism
Mentor and develop staff through coaching and development plans to address individual areas of improvement
Implement talent initiatives to improve Employee Involvement Survey results
Drive the development and implementation of common processes, standardized practices, use of tools and technologies that can scale company-wide
How will you get here?Education
A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain/Materials Management, Business Logistics or a related area or equivalent; MBA preferred
Experience
A minimum of 12 years of procurement/sourcing experience
High level of proficiency with core Procurement skills (engineering, sourcing)
Strong influencing skills with the ability to see issues from multiple viewpoints and understand differing needs of colleagues
Significant business knowledge and team building skills
Demonstrated flexibility and willingness to respond to changes in the external environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to confidently present complex information
Results-oriented, metrics-driven leader with a root cause, permanent fix approach, continuous improvement approach
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Strong procurement and sourcing background
Demonstrated business knowledge and understanding of operations
5+ years' experience leading and managing procurement teams with a focus on mentoring, coaching and performance management
Progressively responsible career path in manufacturing operations and procurement with significant practical experience in international settings
Strong analytical skills and process focus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively to empower global constituents to meet business objectives, and possess strong presentation skills at all levels of the organization
Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and unquestioned integrity and trust
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.
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