Supplier Performance Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Supplier Performance Manager to onboard and develop new suppliers, advancing them from qualification to production readiness. You will set performance expectations, monitor KPIs, and address gaps early in the supplier lifecycle.

Work with Quality, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering to ensure supplier capabilities, drive continuous improvement, and mitigate risks across regions to support sustained manufacturing success.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience in supplier management or related field
• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in supplier management or related field
• APICS certifications (CPIM/CSCP) preferred
• Six Sigma/Lean certification preferred
• Experience managing supplier scorecards and performance metrics
• Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments

Responsibilities

• Onboard and develop new suppliers from qualification to production readiness
• Establish performance expectations and monitor supplier scorecards
• Identify and address performance gaps early in the supplier lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, Procurement, Operations, Engineering) to ensure supplier capabilities
• Lead supplier development, continuous improvement, and data-driven risk mitigation
• Drive corrective actions to support smooth production transition
• Manage supplier relationships across regions to strengthen capabilities

Skills

Supplier management

Data analytics

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Risk mitigation

Project management

Communication & presentation

Travel up to 50%

Education

Advanced degree

BS/BA in related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP

Six Sigma/Lean

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JD Edwards

QAD

Job description

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As 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.

DESCRIPTION

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to global healthcare, environmental protection, and scientific advancement. As a Supplier Performance Manager, you'll play a key role in onboarding and developing new suppliers as they transition from initial qualification and first article through production readiness and ongoing manufacturing. You'll establish performance expectations, monitor supplier scorecards and key performance indicators, and identify and address performance gaps early in the supplier lifecycle.

Working closely with Supplier Quality, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and other cross-functional partners, you'll help ensure new suppliers have the capabilities, processes, and capacity needed to successfully support production requirements. You'll lead supplier development and continuous improvement activities, use data analytics to identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions to support a smooth transition into production. You'll partner with new suppliers across multiple regions to strengthen capabilities, mitigate supply chain risks, and establish a strong foundation for long-term performance and operational excellence.

REQUIREMENTS

Education, Experience

• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in supplier management, supply chain management, procurement, or related field

• Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

• APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred

• Six Sigma/Lean certification preferred

• Demonstrated experience managing supplier scorecards and performance metrics

• Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong expertise in supplier management systems, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards QAD), and supplier performance tools

• Advanced analytical and data visualization skills

• Strong project management capabilities with proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams

• Experience with supplier quality management and risk mitigation strategies

• Experience with data-driven decision making and supplier performance analytics

• Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills

• Ability to build and maintain strategic supplier relationships

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and supplier development programs

• Proficiency in analyzing complex supplier data and developing actionable insights

• Ability to travel up to 50% as needed

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Effective time management abilities

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.