Manager, Procurement Sourcing

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Frederick, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Site Procurement leads the site Procurement team and is responsible for ensuring reliable supply, strong supplier performance, competitive cost, and appropriate inventory levels to support manufacturing operations. The role provides leadership across purchasing, supplier management, cost savings, inventory optimization, and supply-risk mitigation while partnering closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and other site functions. The position includes leading and developing the Procurement team; overseeing purchasing activities and supply continuity; managing supplier performance and cost; and partnering cross-functionally on inventory optimization, sourcing projects, and continuous improvement. The role supports manufacturing operations in a fast-paced environment and requires effective collaboration across a matrixed organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a technical field.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, or Supply Chain.
Experience supporting Procurement or Supply Chain activities within a manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and material-planning concepts.
Ability to lead, coach, and develop teams while driving accountability for results.
Strong knowledge of purchasing, supplier management, negotiation, inventory management, and supply-risk management.
Strong business and financial acumen, including understanding of cost, savings, inventory, and working capital.
Ability to resolve complex supplier, supply, quality, and commercial issues.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, project-management, and continuous-improvement skills.
Ability to influence and build effective partnerships across a matrixed organization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating effectively with suppliers and senior leadership.
Ability to prioritize competing demands and operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous people-leadership experience.
Professional certification such as APICS/CSCP, CPSM, PMP, or Lean/Six Sigma.
Experience in life sciences or another regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop the site Procurement team to achieve operational, financial, and business objectives.
Establish priorities, performance expectations, and accountability for purchasing execution and Procurement KPIs.
Manage employee performance, development, goal setting, and succession planning.
Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.
Lead purchasing activities supporting site manufacturing operations and ensure materials and services are available for production and customer requirements.
Lead escalation and resolution of critical material shortages, supplier constraints, and supply disruptions.
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to align purchasing activities with production requirements, forecasts, and inventory objectives.
Identify supply risks and establish mitigation and contingency plans.
Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness, and supply continuity.
Develop relationships with key suppliers and resolve significant supplier performance issues.
Drive cost savings, productivity, supplier negotiations, and inflation-mitigation opportunities.
Monitor and manage Procurement financial metrics, including savings, purchase price variance, and inventory.
Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier quality issues, supplier changes, corrective actions, and material-related projects.
Partner cross-functionally to optimize inventory and working capital while maintaining reliable supply.
Lead and support sourcing, secondary-sourcing, supplier-transfer, cost-reduction, and supply-continuity projects.
Identify opportunities to improve Procurement processes, supplier performance, purchasing execution, and inventory management.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration.
Annual incentive plan bonus scheme and potential variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance.
Healthcare, including national medical, dental, and vision plans and health incentive programs.
Company pension and a U.S. 401(k) retirement savings plan.
Employee assistance and family support programs.
Commuter benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.
At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO).
10 paid holidays annually.
Paid parental leave, including 3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave.
Accident and life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Career and development prospects.