Procurement / Sourcing Specialist, Clinical Ancillaries
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Job Info

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Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Sr Global Procurement Manager, the Procurement / Sourcing Specialist, Clinical Ancillaries is responsible for :

Procurement : the execution of the company's procurement activities to global and Regional suppliers ensuring the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services

Strategic Supplier Management : the identification of global and regional suppliers and development of strategies for key product categories to ensure ancillaries can be effectively procured and distributed in multiple countries

This role is intended to strengthen our capabilities in North America but also aims to ensure the development of our activities in Latin America by establishing the procurement structure, building the supplier relationship and network and implementing the systems and tools required to support the expansion of the business in LATAM

Scale of Responsibilities

Procurement Process Management:

• Process purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the inventory management team to prevent shortages or excess stock.
• Implement and maintain procurement policies and procedures.

Strategic Supplier Management:

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to meet the company's procurement requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with global and regional suppliers based on the specificities of the regions
• Monitor supplier performance
• Support the execution of global sourcing strategies focused on preferred suppliers

Contract Negotiation and Management:

• Negotiate favorable terms, pricing, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Draft, review, and handle contracts and agreements with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Cost Management and Analysis:

• Monitor and analyze procurement costs to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports on procurement activities and cost analyses.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all procured goods and services meet the company's quality standards.
• Address and resolve any issues related to supplier performance or product quality.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Great teammate ! Work closely with other departments, such as Business Development, Project Management, Finance and Logistics, to ensure alignment of procurement activities with overall company goals.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to improve procurement processes and practices.

How will you get here?

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies
• Strong negotiation, communication, and social skills.
• Metrics and data oriented : demonstrate ability to analyze and leverage on data to drive procurement strategies and decisions
• Experience working in highly regulated industries
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently with high degree of autonomy and decision-making
• Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred.
• Proficient written and verbal communications skills in English and Spanish languages
• Proficient in Microsoft office suite of products

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