Supervisor, Procurement/sourcing - Loughborough, United Kingdom - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Verified Company

Loughborough, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Third Party Supplier Lead

Job profile:
Supervisor, Procurement/Sourcing

Reports To:
Third Party Supplier Channel Manager

Group/Division:
CCG/RSD

Position Location:
UK - Loughborough

Career Track/Band:
Management / 6

Position Summary:

The Third Party Supplier Lead has overall responsibility for implementing procurement, expediting, inventory and supplier management for the Third Party business for their designated counties.

In this role, you will be accountable for leading a team of Buyers and Supplier Specialists while providing continuous improvement in the processes and operational plans in collaboration with the Third Party Supplier Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Planning, Execution and Leadership

Responsible for operational planning and execution, as well as local execution of the European Third Party supplier strategy
Embed "the customer perspective" in problem resolution and use PPI methods to drive favorable outcome as well as efficiently ensuring that processes stay aligned at a panEuropean level
Assist their team in resolving issues or concerns
Work with internal groups such as Portfolio Management, Regulatory, Finance, IT, etc. as needed
Develop the team as a

Role Model Leader:
being accountable for the engagement, performance, compensation and the development of the team

Support other activities as assigned

Supplier Management

Directly responsible for handling the key Third Party Supplier relationships as assigned and all related tasks
Leading local Supplier Specialists, including training, developing and maintaining the team to work in a fastpaced and adaptive environment focused on exceeding customer expectations
Support revenue and margin expansion opportunities

Order Management

Leading local Third Party Buyers, which includes training, developing and maintaining the team to work in a fastpaced and constantly evolving environment focused on exceeding customer expectations
Achieve department goals by reviewing, defining and implementing effective procurement processes and workflows
Track and publish metrics to measure performance
Responsible for Third Party inventory for the designated countries
Collaborate with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable across a broad spectrum of issues including but not limited to:
Credit holds, payment terms, credit review for large customer orders

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Knowledge

Relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.

Experience

Validated leadership experience within a customercentric environment
Demonstrate commercial supplier management experience
Strong technical skills, including proficient knowledge of Microsoft word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Powerpoint.

Competencies

Ability to work to tight time frames and demonstrate flexibility with priorities
Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally with management regarding developments and progress
Capacity to work independently as well as in a team environment
Ability to learn new technologies and selftrain when appropriate
Excellent negotiation skills
Demonstrate operational leadership skills, ability to multitask and attentiontodetail
Maintain a thorough understanding of local processes and procedures vital to complete the role
Bi-Lingual dependent on countries being supported

Personal Attributes

Strong desire to serve the customer

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.