Job Information
ThermoFisher Scientific Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III in Lagunilla, Costa Rica
Job Description
Key responsibilities
Provides daily oversight and management of key procurement programs that support ongoing business functions
Responsible for driving program optimization and growth
Identify opportunities and drive the execution of projects to further the programs
Analyze processes and develop enhancement strategies
Liaise with internal stakeholders and category owners to ensure category program operations are meeting expectations
Develop strategies for risk mitigation, business continuity, and cost management
Manage supplier performance and relationship, escalating issues as necessary
Partner with suppliers in forward-thinking strategic development and relationship-building
Drive development and deployment of supplier management tools and applications
Functional & technical skills
Expertise in project/program management
Experience in problem solving, creative thinking and continuous improvement
Experience in defining and tracking metrics and developing processes to monitor and improve program performance
Ability to redefine priorities and allocate resources appropriately
Experience providing weekly / monthly reporting and implementing feedback
Automation knowledge (PowerApps, PowerAutomate) (Nice to have)
Knowledge of sourcing tools (e-sourcing, spend analytics, ERP) (nice to have)
Leadership / behavioral
Strong relationship-builder with excellent communication skills
Self-starter with a problem-solving approach and outside of the box thinking
Ability to identify emerging risk and opportunity areas
Excellent leadership skills
Experience & Qualification
4+ years of experience in project/program management
Degree in business administration, industrial engineering, supply chain management,
High level of English language competency (verbal and written)
Certified in Project management, Agile, Scrum Master and/or Six Sigma (nice to have)
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.