Technical Sourcing Engineering - Biologics/Biochem/Chemistry

Thermo Fisher; EUA; Teletrabalho; USD 94 000 - 125 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical & dental plans

Vision plan

PTO 120 hours + holidays

401(k) plan

Resumo da oferta

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Middletown, VA is seeking an experienced Sourcing Leader to design and manage cross-functional procurement programs for chemical & biological materials. You will collaborate with internal groups and external vendors to drive cost, quality, and supply continuity while guiding project teams in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, developing project plans, and managing supplier relationships.

Qualificações

• Requires experience leading cross-functional sourcing projects and supplier development.
• Strong knowledge of materials sourcing, regulatory considerations, and GMP/compliance.
• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic sourcing plans and drive cost outcomes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead cross-functional teams to drive sourcing decisions.
• Develop and manage project tasks, deliverables, and budgets.
• Track status and communicate plans to leadership.
• Study product requirements and design testing and manufacturing systems.
• Perform statistical analysis to identify trends and root causes.
• Design and implement control systems to ensure quality and equivalency.
• Develop strategies and recommendations based on data and business drivers.
• Prepare validation plans and reports; support validation activities.
• Manage change control and supplier transitions.
• Maintain supplier relationships for timely raw material sourcing.
• Serve as the primary contact for sourcing needs.
• Execute global sourcing with suppliers across Americas and EMEA.
• Handle additional duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Sourcing strategy

Problem solving

Formação académica

High School Diploma/GED with 15+ years experience

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Master's degree in science/engineering

PhD in science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific team, 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, making sure our food is safe and delivering solutions for our customers. 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!

Your Impact

To design, lead or contribute to projects for sourcing/insourcing/outsourcing changes of processes, raw materials and/or finished goods for the Chemical & Biological commodity. This includes collaborating with multiple Thermo Fisher groups, along with senior management and our external vendors to affect and/or implement change. Furthermore, encouraging technical relationships and handling conflicts with confidence and integrity. Effectively shift priorities and work at a rapid pace is required. Excellent interpersonal skills, including writing, articulating, listening, and questioning skills required. Ability to verbally communicate technical strategies and then translate those strategies into an accurate concise written document is important for success.

LOCATION

This is a fully onsite position based in Middletown, VA . Unfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.

What will you do?

• Experienced leader or project manager of cross-functional teams- facilitating communication, decision making, and ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop or complete project tasks, deliverables, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Track and communicate project status, plans, issues, timelines, action items, and budgets with immediate and executive leadership.
• Study product requirements, design testing and manufacturing systems to meet requirements.
• Perform statistical analysis to analyze trends, and work with team(s) to conduct root cause analysis and to recommend and implement corrective actions for processes.
• Investigate, design, & implement control systems & methods to ensure product quality and/or equivalency.
• Develop/implement strategies & sound recommendations based on both quantitative and qualitative inputs with intuitive understanding of quality, manufacturing, and financial drivers.
• Writing and completing validation plans and reports, as well as performing hands-on testing as needed to support validation activities.
• Manage change control processes and the implementation of new raw materials or suppliers.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationships to ensure timely and reliable sourcing of raw materials for internal stakeholders within the specialty diagnostics business group.
• Serve as the single point of contact and subject matter expert for sourcing needs.
• Execute focused global sourcing activities in partnership with suppliers spanning the Americas and EMEA regions.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education

• High School Diploma/GED is a minimum required with 15+ years applicable experience.
• Or a degree in science or engineering field with applicable experience
• Bachelor's +>7 years' experience
• Master's degree +5-8 years' experience preferred
• PhD in science +3-5 years' experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience/Solid Understanding in new product development/introduction and stage gate process including material sourcing, supplier development, material qualification and finished good manufacturing.
• Knowledge/Experience in Microbiology, Chemistry and/or Molecular and Cell Biology. (strongly desired; not required)
• Ability to work a flexible schedule remotely, or inside a laboratory, or manufacturing environment; capable of managing schedule based on needs.
• Capable of leading or supporting cross-functional project teams.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) - ability to communicate across all levels internally and externally
• Excellent problem-solving skills involving science and engineering.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task; capable of accomplishing work remotely.
• Flexibility and understanding of business impact to address immediate priorities and still manage deadlines with longer-term projects and initiatives.
• Knowledge of established Quality Systems, ISO regulations, Regulatory processes with respect to market access, and/or cGMP.
• Working relationships and negotiations with external suppliers.
• Thrives in a multifaceted work environment; has 'can-do' attitude.
• Attention to detail and exudes ability to be customer focused.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, documentation, testing, and quality requirements for materials and finished goods manufactured for and/or by Thermo Fisher.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment (preferred).
• Continuous improvement experience (lean, PPI, Six Sigma, 5S) a plus.
• Project Management and/or PMP certification a plus.
• Ability to travel domestically/internationally approximately <20

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Virginia is $93,800.00-$125,050.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards