Thermo Fisher Scientific
Sr. Manager - Division Procurement Partner, Chemical Analysis Division - EMEA / APAC
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Sr Manager, Procurement Partner – Chemical Analysis Division (EMEA / APAC)
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office
Band: 8
Job Code: OPS.PROC.M08
About the Role
The Sr Manager, Procurement Partner for the Chemical Analysis Division (CAD) (EMEA / APAC) plays a pivotal role in:
- Contributing to the development of multi-year strategies and business plans for the Division
- Leading execution of initiatives and programs that align with both short- and long-term goals
- Ensuring continuity of supply, quality, cost, and operational performance
- Engaging internal and external partners across cross-functional teams to advance key business drivers
Key responsibilities include:
- Risk mitigation while leveraging technology to improve processes, systems, and cost ownership
- Driving process optimization
- Aligning suppliers and quality initiatives with cost savings
Key Responsibilities
Supplier & Process Focus
- Provide rationale and direction to internal business groups on supplier/supply chain strategies
- Deliver against strategic procurement priorities, including:
- Annual Operating Plan (AOP) objectives: delivery, quality, service, cost, innovation, and growth
- Operational supplier metrics
- Monthly Value Capture Reporting and stakeholder communication on organizational impact
- Act as primary escalation point for regional supplier challenges and coordinate multi-functional resolution
Regulatory & Technical Compliance
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- Support regulatory compliance via internal systems (e.g., tracking, audits, change controls)
- Collaborate with site teams to gather Category Strategy & Sourcing requirements
- Rationalize vendor base for category-focused optimization
- Negotiate divisional requirements and drive cost-saving initiatives
Leadership & Change Management
- Lead a team of procurement partners across all establishments in assigned regions
- Own key strategic programs, including cross-functional partnerships with:
- Contract Manufacturing
- Research & Development (RnD)
- Engineering
- Provide strategic leadership on performance metrics for:
- Supply continuity (Right First Time – RFT)
- On-Time in Full (OTIF) compliance
- Purchase Price Variance (PPV) savings
- Quality Assurance (QA) standards
- Partner with Centers of Excellence (COE) to develop and implement category strategies
- Enable culture and process change via Single Sourcing Model Framework (SSMF) Methodology
- Guarantee progressive staff development, targeting improved Employee Involvement Survey results
How to Qualify
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics, Materials Management, or related field
- MBA (preferred)
Experience
The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of functional Procurement/Category Management experience, with:
- 3+ years of supplier negotiations
- 3+ years global sourcing in multinational manufacturing, including “Cradle to Grave” logistics execution
- 3+ years expertise in electronic sourcing tools (RFI, RFQ, reverse auctions)
- 5 or more years of commodity marketing or procurement management experience
- 3+ years leading/mentoring procurement teams with a focus on coaching, performance management
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Plus optional preferences:
- Leadership experience via external consultancy or multinational operations management
- Experience leveraging low-cost sourcing and supplier quality assessment
Soft Skills
- Deep commercial awareness of customer bidding processes and pharma contracting
- Ability to develop high-performing supplier relationships while driving harmony between:
- Lower costs
- Superior performance
- Continuous improvement
- Expertise in negotiating and drafting supply agreements
- People management, project leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration
Why Join Thermo Fisher?
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, diverse expertise drives impact. We unite 75,000 minds to enable customers through three shared pillars:
“Enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.”
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration along with a performance-based incentive plan
- Pension scheme and comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Rich portfolio of employee benefits supporting both wellness and career growth
- ** requisite experience.**
Our Values
“Integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation” shape every aspect of our culture.
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