Sr Manager, Purchasing
Job DescriptionAs part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale.
Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific InformationFremont, CA / Clinical Diagnostics DivisionHow will you make an impact?This position is a strategic partner in the Supply chain organization with responsibility for leading a Purchasing team to achieve required business results.
The Sr Manager will ensure purchased materials are procured with the highest level of quality and compliance in a safe and timely manner that will meet the production needs to deliver on customer expectations while meeting all co st commitments.
This position is responsible for developing and motivating a successful team of both direct and in direct reports across the Purchasing group driving to achieve a common set of goals.
This person will interact with all areas and levels of the company, using a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving and will report to the Director of Supply Chain.
What will you do?Support the manufacturing teams' production goals through the purchase of raw materials from approved suppliers and ensure they are received on time to improve production throughput and uphold our on-time delivery targets by the timely supply of finished product to our customersDevelop and demonstrate close relationships with Operations/ Supply chain leadership to ensure tight alignment with evolving customer requirements, including available to promise, delivery and valuable services, documentation requirements, etc.
Establish systems and plans ensuring the purchase and acquisition of the highest quality products to exceed customer requirementsLead and direct procurement personnel through training, annual performance reviews and daily feedbackEstablish employee performance guidelines, set goals and objectives ensuring both parties have a clear understanding of expectationsBe responsible for the procurement budget and develop annual budget supporting procurement activities keeping in line with company goals and budget guidelines to outline all projected financial needs for the upcoming yearIdentify measures to improve Procurement processes by analyzing current practices and industry standards and recommending changes to ensure that processes are evaluated and improved.
Stay ahead of the US and non-US regulations affecting own area of management and align with those regulations.
Initiate changes to department practices and procedures to support compliance requirementsEngage with Category Management and ensure that the business has vital supplier contractsEnsure buyers communicate on a regular basis with Production, Planning and Receiving to ensure timely and accurate work orders, material transfers, material disposition processing and timely processing of material movement transactions and adMonitor buyer metrics as needed and implement corrective actions through RCCM to make continued progressEnsure the buyers acquire quotations examine bids, and awards (as needed).
As needed, work with Category Managers to identify new vendors and develop our supplier base to ensure business continuity and support sourcing savings initiativeWrite and/or modify procedures for the Procurement Department formulating the procedure to document guidelines for ensuring operating efficiencyResponsible for meeting the site's financial targets, key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks including productivity, sourcing savings, operating income, revenue, margins, inventory, and growth.
Develop the savings goals (PPV or delta P) and achieving the goals.
Integrate within Sales, Inventory and Operation Planning (SIOP) to ensure RM purchase plans are set up to support our future outlook & for minimizing excess and obsolescence by purchasing the right quantitiesEngage with Supplier Quality and Product support teams as required to manage changes to the supplier base through occurrences of change notifications, discontinuations & new supplier qualifications & manage a seamless transition as needed.
Collaborate with senior leaders of major suppliers and internal customers to provide outstanding service in line our goals & customer commitments.
How will you get here?Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or similar field.
Experience:
10
years of supply chain experience preferred.
Project Management experience (PMP certification preference)A minimum of 5 to 8 years of industry related experience with expertise in managing and developing staff for a procurement team in an operations environmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and advanced understanding and ability to adhere to established quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements for medical device or diagnosticsKnowledge and understanding and experience with IT systems (ERP, MES, WMS etc.
Strong business acumen with a broad knowledge of P&L, Balance Sheet, NPV/ROI, and cost accounting principles.
Extensive previous experience in a diagnostic manufacturing environment with thorough knowledge of a variety of laboratory chemicals, potentially hazardous chemicals, human source materialsExceptional supply chain optimization expertise and project management experienceExperience in implementing or working with an effective continuous improvement i.
e.
LEAN, Six Sigma,Excellent written and verbal communication skill, executive presentation, and leadership skills with a collaborative approach to problem solviIntermediate knowledge of Excel and PowerPointAbility to positively influence the actions of colleagues outside the direct reporting structureAbility to apply analytical skills and action orientation to drive sustaining results with intensity, at times demonstrating the confidence, conviction and collaboration to innovate new strategies and methodologies.
Ability to effectively collaborate with peers in other value streams and with colleagues in other businesses or divisionsAbility to lead, motivate and influence others.
Ability to embody our Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Involvement, Intensity and InnovationAbility to travel globally as business requires (10% minimum).
BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
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!Apply today! Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability AccessJob Seekers with a Disability:
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process.
For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments.
If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255 .
Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $127,600.
00 $191,350.
00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.
S.
colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.
S.
retirement savings planEmployees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit:
Job SummaryJob number:
R-01245894Date posted :
2024-05-07Profession:
OperationsEmployment type:
Full time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.
We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
Location/Division Specific InformationFremont, CA / Clinical Diagnostics DivisionHow will you make an impact?This position is a strategic partner in the Supply chain organization with responsibility for leading a Purchasing team to achieve required business results.
The Sr Manager will ensure purchased materials are procured with the highest level of quality and compliance in a safe and timely manner that will meet the production needs to deliver on customer expectations while meeting all co st commitments.
This position is responsible for developing and motivating a successful team of both direct and in direct reports across the Purchasing group driving to achieve a common set of goals.
This person will interact with all areas and levels of the company, using a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving and will report to the Director of Supply Chain.
What will you do?Support the manufacturing teams' production goals through the purchase of raw materials from approved suppliers and ensure they are received on time to improve production throughput and uphold our on-time delivery targets by the timely supply of finished product to our customersDevelop and demonstrate close relationships with Operations/ Supply chain leadership to ensure tight alignment with evolving customer requirements, including available to promise, delivery and valuable services, documentation requirements, etc.
Establish systems and plans ensuring the purchase and acquisition of the highest quality products to exceed customer requirementsLead and direct procurement personnel through training, annual performance reviews and daily feedbackEstablish employee performance guidelines, set goals and objectives ensuring both parties have a clear understanding of expectationsBe responsible for the procurement budget and develop annual budget supporting procurement activities keeping in line with company goals and budget guidelines to outline all projected financial needs for the upcoming yearIdentify measures to improve Procurement processes by analyzing current practices and industry standards and recommending changes to ensure that processes are evaluated and improved.
Stay ahead of the US and non-US regulations affecting own area of management and align with those regulations.
Initiate changes to department practices and procedures to support compliance requirementsEngage with Category Management and ensure that the business has vital supplier contractsEnsure buyers communicate on a regular basis with Production, Planning and Receiving to ensure timely and accurate work orders, material transfers, material disposition processing and timely processing of material movement transactions and adMonitor buyer metrics as needed and implement corrective actions through RCCM to make continued progressEnsure the buyers acquire quotations examine bids, and awards (as needed).
As needed, work with Category Managers to identify new vendors and develop our supplier base to ensure business continuity and support sourcing savings initiativeWrite and/or modify procedures for the Procurement Department formulating the procedure to document guidelines for ensuring operating efficiencyResponsible for meeting the site's financial targets, key performance indicators (KPIs) and benchmarks including productivity, sourcing savings, operating income, revenue, margins, inventory, and growth.
Develop the savings goals (PPV or delta P) and achieving the goals.
Integrate within Sales, Inventory and Operation Planning (SIOP) to ensure RM purchase plans are set up to support our future outlook & for minimizing excess and obsolescence by purchasing the right quantitiesEngage with Supplier Quality and Product support teams as required to manage changes to the supplier base through occurrences of change notifications, discontinuations & new supplier qualifications & manage a seamless transition as needed.
Collaborate with senior leaders of major suppliers and internal customers to provide outstanding service in line our goals & customer commitments.
How will you get here?Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or similar field.
Experience:
10
years of supply chain experience preferred.
Project Management experience (PMP certification preference)A minimum of 5 to 8 years of industry related experience with expertise in managing and developing staff for a procurement team in an operations environmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and advanced understanding and ability to adhere to established quality standards and regulatory compliance requirements for medical device or diagnosticsKnowledge and understanding and experience with IT systems (ERP, MES, WMS etc.
Strong business acumen with a broad knowledge of P&L, Balance Sheet, NPV/ROI, and cost accounting principles.
Extensive previous experience in a diagnostic manufacturing environment with thorough knowledge of a variety of laboratory chemicals, potentially hazardous chemicals, human source materialsExceptional supply chain optimization expertise and project management experienceExperience in implementing or working with an effective continuous improvement i.
e.
LEAN, Six Sigma,Excellent written and verbal communication skill, executive presentation, and leadership skills with a collaborative approach to problem solviIntermediate knowledge of Excel and PowerPointAbility to positively influence the actions of colleagues outside the direct reporting structureAbility to apply analytical skills and action orientation to drive sustaining results with intensity, at times demonstrating the confidence, conviction and collaboration to innovate new strategies and methodologies.
Ability to effectively collaborate with peers in other value streams and with colleagues in other businesses or divisionsAbility to lead, motivate and influence others.
Ability to embody our Thermo Fisher values of Integrity, Involvement, Intensity and InnovationAbility to travel globally as business requires (10% minimum).
BenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits.
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!Apply today! Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
Accessibility/Disability AccessJob Seekers with a Disability:
Thermo Fisher Scientific offers accessibility service for job seekers requiring accommodations in the job application process.
For example, this may include individuals requiring assistance because of hearing, vision, mobility, or cognitive impairments.
If you are a job seeker with a disability, or assisting a person with a disability, and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please submit a request by telephone at 1-855-471-2255 .
Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.
Compensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in California is $127,600.
00 $191,350.
00.
This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.
S.
colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.
S.
retirement savings planEmployees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discountFor more information on our benefits, please visit:
Job SummaryJob number:
R-01245894Date posted :
2024-05-07Profession:
OperationsEmployment type:
Full time.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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