Thermo Fisher

Procurement Specialist

Lagunilla, Costa Rica Full time

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Business Title: Procurement Specialist - Indirect

What will you do?

Scale of Responsibilities

  • Supports cluster leader and category leaders in the execution of category initiatives and projects to deliver key category performance indicators, including: savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk management, spend under agreement, joint innovation, supplier performance, etc.
  • Support cluster leader with reporting and communicating key data on performance for the region covering division/sites and categories
  • Develop expertise in the business needs and capabilities for major spend categories and key procurement processes and Source to Pay systems.   

Technical Responsibilities

  • Report performance data for assigned categories and/or key business processes.
  • Communicate, monitor, and manage compliance with sourcing strategy and/or business process. 
  • Monitor performance of suppliers and ensure that performance issues are intensified appropriately and quickly addressed.
  • Supports supplier business reviews to ensure both parties meet obligations under the terms of agreement, including performance standards and continuous improvement goals.

Leadership Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to ensure full understanding and support of strategic sourcing key processes

How will you get here?

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field. Master’s Degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of 3 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category/business engagement experience.
  • Business insight – knows how to assess market/business requirements dynamics and negotiate agreements that yield meaningful business value
  • Experience working in highly regulated industries
  • Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results
  • Demonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activities
  • Influences without authority to motivate and manage a cross-functional team in multiple geographies.
  • CPSM or equivalent is helpful
  • Hands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred
  • Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred
  • Ability to travel 25 to 50%

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.”