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Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr. Procurement Specialist

Shanghai, China

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

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Location Information (Hybrid):

This role is based in China, Xin JinQiao

How you will make an impact:

The Sr. Procurement Specialist leads the supplier management processes to meet company objectives. Collaborates with a cross-functional team of project management, technical, quality, finance and other key colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manages preferred supplier relationships.

What you will contribute:

Team Collaboration

  • Responsible for travel category(Meal, TMC, Shorten car)
  • Work closely with the global travel teams to ensure service deliveries and sourced products are aligned to meet customer expectations
  • Participate in cross-functional team in the selection of suppliers to support operation strategy.
  • Work with internal teams to take care of highlight supplier issues, like delivery, quality issues, etc.

Procurement

  • Monitor travel market intelligence and key trends to refine buying plans to support business requirements
  • Develop and implement procurement travel strategy and plans.
    Ensure supplier performance(Productivity)
  • Evaluate suppliers' productivity, capacity, quality and supplier risk.
  • Negotiate pricing and supply contracts to ensure fair market value while protecting our company's interests
  • Analyze supplier performance data, propose development plans, and communicate supplier scorecard
  • Manage and maintain supplier Non-Disclosure Agreements

Continuous Improvement

Our business is rapidly growing so it is vital that we continuously improve and advance the materials management processes and systems to achieve the best possible quality, reliability, prices, continuity, and delivery.

How will you get here?

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field
  • 5 years' relevant procurement/sourcing experience in a project based or travel industry experience

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Good communication capability, team work, open mind, activity and positive
  • Good PPT and Excel capability (reporting)
  • Good project management skills
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills
  • Proficient in Mandarin and English written and spoken

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 outstanding minds has a unique story to tell. Join us on our mission-enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

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.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Client-provided location(s): Shanghai, China
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01239086-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program