Sourcing / Procurement Program Specialist

Pay Rate: BR/hr - Bill Rate: BR/hrThe Sourcing / Procurement Program Specialist is a blended role and must have the ability to form and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with important Thermo Fisher suppliers in order to ensure continual improvement in sourcing. Fulfill daily obligations, this position is highly tactical and requires the incumbent to thrive in an ever changing fast pace environment and work seamlessly with all levels of personnel.MANAGER TOP 5 REQUIREMENTS - Non-Negotiable1.Contract Negotiation experience with suppliers (terms, conditions and pricing)2.Business operations experience (Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Finance, Program)3.Strong business sense and financial acumen4.Familiarity with procurement tools (spend analytics, contract management, P2P)5.Five - Effective at prioritizing and managing multiple project simultaneouslyDuties and Responsibilities• Lead projects assigned for various Enterprise Procurement Programs (Travel, Corp Cars, Fleet)• Develop, lead and execute purchasing/category strategies for various indirect services spend categories (Marketing, HR, Professional Services, Travel, Financial Services)• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation• Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer-supplier power• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking• Assess, manage and mitigate risks• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries• Research potential vendors• Compare and evaluate offers from suppliers• Negotiate contract terms of agreement and pricing• Track orders and ensure timely delivery• Review quality of purchased products• Enter order details (e.g. vendors, quantities, prices) into internal databases• Maintain updated records of purchased products, delivery information and invoices• Prepare reports on purchases, including cost analysis• Maintain Inventory recordsTechnical Qualifications• Computer literate: Microsoft products, Excel expert / Proficient with use of Concur (travel software)• Industry knowledge preferredBehavioral Qualifications• Get it done attitude• Multi tasker, has the ability to research tasks online and self-learn• Clear communicator and maintains a high level of professionalism in behavior and quality of work• Enjoys change• Expert negotiation skillsExperience• Proven working experience as purchasing manager, agent or officer• Strong experience with sourcing process, vendor management, contract negotiations• Interest in market dynamics along with business sense• A knack for negotiation and networking• Working experience of vendor management software• Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures• Solid judgement along with decision making skills• Strong leadership skills• Preferences• Degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administrationParticipate in Drafting and Contract Negotiations• Negotiate contract renewals, place bids to obtain the business of new vendors, discuss pricing, and monitor all aspects of the terms of a contract.• They work in conjunction with legal counsel to include all of the details of their negotiation. Once the contract is complete they submit necessary paperwork and communicating contact deals with their company.