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Hybrid Category Manager – Raw Material, Fabrication
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About the role
- Category Manager for procurement across multiple divisions at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Developing strategies and managing supplier relationships for raw materials and metal fabrication.
Responsibilities
- Acts as the key category interface with relevant Thermo Fisher business divisions ensuring alignment of strategies and financial targets
- Accountable for the multi-year category strategy and plan objectives, timelines, and goals
- Analyzes cross-divisional spending and develops global strategic sourcing plans to reduce the total cost of ownership for all business units
- Demonstrates a measurable reduction in year over year total cost of ownership for the goods and services being sourced without compromising quality and service levels
- Uses financial planning, forecasting, P&L performance, inventory, cash flow, tariffs and inflation to inform strategy
- Provides thought leadership in developing and implementing sourcing strategies
- Champions the use of structured Category Management process to develop category strategies including diversity, sustainability, risk assessment and business continuity
- Leverages AQSCIR method to develop and drive 3 to 5 year global sourcing strategies focused on identifying and contracting with suppliers that meet category management goals
- Communicates plans and progress to Enterprise partners
- Handles the contracting process and coordinates with Legal to ensure relationships are appropriately documented
- Leads the supplier qualification, RFP, supplier selection, contract development, implementation, compliance, and ongoing supply base management process
- Assesses market intelligence for key trends, and leverages predictive analytics to make risk mitigation recommendations to the business
- Drives supplier consolidation through engaging and supporting Division Business Partners and Group Procurement Operations (e.g. sourcing engineers) to qualify preferred suppliers and migrate spend from incumbent, non-preferred suppliers
Requirements
- Advanced Degree or 7 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing in large multinational organizations
- Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
- CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management (preferred in the mechanical category)
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to develop business cases and drive cost savings
- Project management capabilities and experience managing complex, global initiatives
- Proven negotiation skills and ability to influence in matrix environment
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and project management tools
- Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, and e-sourcing platforms
- Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to work collaboratively across global, cross-functional teams
- Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
- Travel 10-50% as required by role
- Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously
- Experience with supplier quality management systems and regulatory compliance
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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