Job Description

　　The Procurement Specialist III - Refrigeration Components, manages and continuously improves the assigned categories of spend. Collaborates with a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other key colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manages preferred supplier relationships.

　　What will you do?

　　Scale of Responsibilities

　　Support the development and Execution of global category initiatives to deliver key category performance indicators, including: savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk management, spend under agreement, joint innovation, supplier performance, etcSupports the execution of global sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with preferred suppliers that meet key business needs and category management goalsSupport in Saving Projects initiation and executionChampion the use of Esourcing and Eauctions within the category

　　Technical Responsibilities

　　Support and/or Lead category strategy development for the Refrigeration components categoryMonitors market intelligence and key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements.Engages and supports division/site procurement teams and other key colleagues to qualify preferred suppliers & migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliersAnalyzes category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goalsSupports and/or Lead supplier business reviews with suppliers to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards and continuous improvement goalsManages the impact of cost and risk when developing contractsDrives negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy

　　Leadership Responsibilities

　　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

　　How will you get here?

　　Bachelor's degree in Business or technical field required. Master's Degree is preferredMinimum of 5 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category/business engagement experience orSuccessful completion of a Thermo Fisher Leadership Development ProgramHands-on experience in the refrigeration industry is preferred.Business acumen - knows how to assess market/business requirements dynamics and negotiate agreements that yield meaningful business valueExperience working in highly regulated industriesExperience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year resultsDemonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activitiesInfluences without authority to motivate and manage a cross-functional team in multiple geographies.CPSM or equivalent is preferredHands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferredExperience in life sciences, medical device, Laboratory products or pharmaceutical industries is preferredAbility to travel 0 - 25%

　　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."

　　EEO/Reasonable Accommodation:

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

　　We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.