Manager, Procurement Sourcing

Thermo Fisher Scientific•Frederick, MD

1d•$121,450 - $138,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Site Procurement leads the site Procurement team and ensures 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, partnering closely with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and other site functions.

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 an 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 effective communication 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.
Provide overall leadership for purchasing activities supporting site manufacturing operations.
Ensure materials and services are available to support 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 appropriate mitigation and contingency plans.
Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, cost, responsiveness, and supply continuity.
Develop relationships with key suppliers and lead resolution of 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.
Choice of national medical and dental plans and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
At least 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) and 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 in accordance with company policy.
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.
Career and development prospects.