Sr. Procurement Specialist - Plastics

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Logan
Posted on: May 8, 2022

Job Description:

When you're part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do important work. And you'll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $35 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

**Discover Impactful Work:**

The Senior Procurement Specialist - Plastics, drives the execution of sophisticated category strategies encompassing multiple sites vital to continuously improve the assigned categories of spend. Collaborates with a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other key partners to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manages preferred supplier relationship.

Develop category strategies to deliver performance in annual cost savings, supplier rationalization, supply chain risk management, assurance of supply, supplier performance and new product introductions.

**A day in the Life:**

+ Crafts a multi-year efficiency funnel that delivers 3-5% year over year net productivity.

+ Selects & develops a strong supplier base to support multiple division strategies.

+ Manages performance of suppliers via SBRs and scorecards.

+ Works with Divisions, BU's and Sites to implement sourcing strategies.

+ Is the primary contact for suppliers.

**Keys to Success:**

**Education**

+ Bachelor's degree required; area of study in Engineering, Finance, Business, or Life Sciences preferred.

**Experience**

+ 5+ years' experience in direct material category management/sourcing.

+ 5+ years supply chain or technical operations experience with growing responsibility preferred.

+ Experience working within a large matrixed environment preferred.

+ Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year result

**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities**

+ General knowledge of basic Project Management Tools - project plans, timelines, risk assessments, etc. Project Management certification a plus.

+ 6 Sigma/Lean training a plus.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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