Thermo Fisher Scientific
Procurement Program Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Morrisville, North Carolina, United States, 27560
Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
How will you make an impact?
Leads the program management and execution for procurement imperatives and initiatives. Operates as an internal project manager within the procurement team across a global network of divisions, groups, functions, and categories to ensure successful program delivery. In conjunction with relevant business partners, identifies, designs, and implements business solutions for Procurement.
Scale of Responsibilities
Defines deliverables, structure and content; facilitates agreement of proposed solutions from functions/businesses/site leadership, operations, and other key partners
Leads multiple projects at a time, organized, well-documented, ability to problem solve and support enterprise and functional objectives
Performs analysis to define value and build project rationale and resource needs to ensure projects bring value across the organization
Reports and provides insights on projects, pipeline, and AOP financial targets, including adoption of a standard tool and processes
Coordinates data inputs across the function to enable key reporting integrity and insights
Uses business partner inputs/knowledge of existing systems/constraints to develop standard reporting requirements and drive process improvements
Technical Responsibilities
Applies consistent project management approaches and processes, identifies/reports roadblocks, variances to project plans, ensures projects are on schedule, and achieves stated objectives
Tracks and monitors timely completion of project achievements within the portfolio, plan vs. actual, and reports that progress accordingly
Uses PPI business systems and processes to drive continuous improvement
Leadership Responsibilities
Leads global, cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to achieve desired outcomes
Influences key partners to achieve key results on time and within plan, and develops relationships within the company to complete assigned projects
Facilitates breakthrough thinking by integrating diverse views while participating in targeted content sessions to enable problem-solving
Education
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Science. MBA desirable
Certification in Project Management is desirable.
CIPS/APICS or equivalent preferred.
Experience
Seven plus years of experience leading complex, global programs and project initiatives, preferably within the Procurement function
Life Sciences, BioTech, or Pharma industry preferred
Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Category Management preferred
Process improvement background (PPI, Lean, Six Sigma, etc) preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Robust project management skills/capabilities (Gantt charts, dashboards, key results, and baseline development)
Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to efficiently prioritize forums and coordinate communication with team members and Senior Leadership
Strong proficiency in MS-Office tools (specifically, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently, within a team, and jointly across teams
Solid Financial competence
Able to handle change effectively and frequently
Ability to travel between 10-30% on an annual basis
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.
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
How will you make an impact?
Leads the program management and execution for procurement imperatives and initiatives. Operates as an internal project manager within the procurement team across a global network of divisions, groups, functions, and categories to ensure successful program delivery. In conjunction with relevant business partners, identifies, designs, and implements business solutions for Procurement.
Scale of Responsibilities
Defines deliverables, structure and content; facilitates agreement of proposed solutions from functions/businesses/site leadership, operations, and other key partners
Leads multiple projects at a time, organized, well-documented, ability to problem solve and support enterprise and functional objectives
Performs analysis to define value and build project rationale and resource needs to ensure projects bring value across the organization
Reports and provides insights on projects, pipeline, and AOP financial targets, including adoption of a standard tool and processes
Coordinates data inputs across the function to enable key reporting integrity and insights
Uses business partner inputs/knowledge of existing systems/constraints to develop standard reporting requirements and drive process improvements
Technical Responsibilities
Applies consistent project management approaches and processes, identifies/reports roadblocks, variances to project plans, ensures projects are on schedule, and achieves stated objectives
Tracks and monitors timely completion of project achievements within the portfolio, plan vs. actual, and reports that progress accordingly
Uses PPI business systems and processes to drive continuous improvement
Leadership Responsibilities
Leads global, cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to achieve desired outcomes
Influences key partners to achieve key results on time and within plan, and develops relationships within the company to complete assigned projects
Facilitates breakthrough thinking by integrating diverse views while participating in targeted content sessions to enable problem-solving
Education
Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Science. MBA desirable
Certification in Project Management is desirable.
CIPS/APICS or equivalent preferred.
Experience
Seven plus years of experience leading complex, global programs and project initiatives, preferably within the Procurement function
Life Sciences, BioTech, or Pharma industry preferred
Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Category Management preferred
Process improvement background (PPI, Lean, Six Sigma, etc) preferred
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Robust project management skills/capabilities (Gantt charts, dashboards, key results, and baseline development)
Outstanding analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Ability to efficiently prioritize forums and coordinate communication with team members and Senior Leadership
Strong proficiency in MS-Office tools (specifically, MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently, within a team, and jointly across teams
Solid Financial competence
Able to handle change effectively and frequently
Ability to travel between 10-30% on an annual basis
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.