Sr NPI Sourcing Engineer
On-siteGuangdong, Jilin, People’s Republic of China
Job Summary
Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to deliver value through cost savings, risk mitigation, and supply chain optimization. Support the mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer by ensuring reliable, cost-effective procurement of critical materials and services in regulated industries like life sciences and medical devices. Collaborate across global matrix organizations to build consensus, execute strategic sourcing initiatives, and drive continuous improvement using lean methodologies. Requires a Bachelor's degree plus eight years of procurement experience, proficiency with ERP systems and spend analytics, and the ability to travel 25-50%. Join a collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, to develop solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges.
Required Qualifications
- Advanced Degree plus 5 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category management expertise
- Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM) are desirable
- Experience working in regulated industries like life sciences, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals preferred
- Ability to travel 25-50% as required
- Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
- Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices, processes and methodologies
- Experience with continuous improvement/lean methodologies
- Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
Desired Qualifications
- Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
- Proven success executing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision making capabilities
- Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analytics, and procurement tools
- Excellent communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to build consensus and collaborate across global matrix organizations
- Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and process improvements
- Strong project management capabilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
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