Job DescriptionAt Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life - enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.We provide our teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while taking science a step beyond through research, development and delivery of life-changing therapies. With clinical trials conducted in 100+ countries and ongoing development of novel frameworks for clinical research through our PPD clinical research portfolio, our work spans laboratory, digital and decentralized clinical trial services.Your determination to deliver quality and accuracy will improve health outcomes that people and communities depend on – now and in the future.Position must be local to Highland Height, KY facility. Hybrid work schedule available.The Procurement Partner Specialist III - GCL Labs 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.Scale of Responsibilities
Identifies supplier capability requirements and selects suppliers
Manages procurement and supply projects that improve supplier spend performance
Supports divisional footprint initiatives outsourcing /insourcing including realization of local/regional supply base solutions
Translates divisional requirements for (future) supplier capabilities and supplier performance to Category Management Team
Supports Supplier supply capability management by conducting capability assessments and collaborate with the Category Management Teams to expand required supply options as well as supply flexibility
Coordinates business projects, provides input to identify appropriate suppliers
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 escalation point of contact for Procurement within the Sites and 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
Evaluate and manage supplier contracting scope, requirements and process.
Leadership Responsibilities
Represents Procurement in projects and coordinate supply base related activities with cross-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, Metrology, Engineering and stakeholders to support and project manage annual value improvements and drives competitive advantage
Education and Experience:
Bachelors’ degree (Business/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain focus preferred)
Previous procurement/sourcing/supply chain management experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years’ experience).
Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated environment preferred
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of appropriate education, training, and/or directly related experience will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience working in a complex and constantly evolving environment
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
Must be proactive and self starting with a focus on continuous quality and performance improvement
Adept at business case development and presentations
PPD values the health and well-being of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:
Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
May require as-needed travel (0-20%).
The annual salary range estimated for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 USD. This position will also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. Actual compensation will be confirmed in writing at the time of offer.We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our US colleagues can count on, which generally includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan
A wellness program, and valuable health incentive opportunities for company contributions to a Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRAs) or Health Savings Account (HSA)
Tax-advantaged savings and spending accounts and commuter benefits
Employee assistance program
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, short- and long-term disability, and volunteer time off in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
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.