Sr Manager, Procurement

PPD (Thermo Fisher) UK

Multiple Locations, ,
Strategic sourcing and category management
Global supplier relationship management
Cross-functional team leadership
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale

Job Summary

  • As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.
  • This role offers the opportunity to create significant business impact through strategic sourcing initiatives while growing at an innovative organization committed to integrity, intensity, involvement and innovation.
  • You will develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies, negotiate global agreements, and build strong partnerships across the organization while mentoring procurement professionals.

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As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing and category management
  • Global supplier relationship management
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Contract development and risk mitigation
  • Proficiency with eSourcing tools and spend analytics
  • Project management for complex initiatives
  • Travel required 10-50%

Nice-to-have

  • International and multi-cultural work experience
  • Strong business acumen and financial planning
  • Executive-level communication skills
  • Mentoring and coaching procurement professionals
  • Ability to adapt and make decisions with incomplete information

Key Requirements

  • Advanced degree plus 10 years experience or Bachelor's plus 8 years
  • 7+ years category management experience
  • 3+ years people management experience
  • Preferred certifications CPSM, CPIM, PMP or equivalent
  • Experience in regulated industries preferred
  • Travel availability 10-50%

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