Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office

Job Description

The Procurement Partner Specialist III supports and enables the Division 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.

LOCATION: This is a fully onsite position based at the Bridgewater, NJ site. We may also consider the Fairlawn, NJ site. Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

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
• Translates divisional requirements for (future) supplier capabilities and supplier performance to Category Management Team and divisional SQE team
• 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
• Serves as the point of contact and ensure the implementation of Enterprise Processes such as Supplier Quality, Supplier Risk and Supplier Management
• Drives and tracks compliance for indirect materials, as well as link with Global team for policies and procedures

Leadership Responsibilities

• Represents Procurement in NPI projects and coordinate supply base related activities with x-functional division team as well as with Category Managers. Conduct all related sourcing project management activities (including project milestone/ gate pass activities)
• 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

• Bachelor's degree (Chemistry, Biology, Sciences) 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 and supply base related projects
• Engineering background would be helpful
• 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.”

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in New Jersey is $83,300.00–$115,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards