Supplier Management Engineer (REMOTE - East Coast)

Supplier Management Engineer

Work Schedule : Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions : Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

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. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

Location / Division Specific Information : This role will report into the Pharma Services Group and can be based near any one of our PSG sites in the eastern part of North America.

Discover Impactful Work : The Supplier Management Engineer will contribute to global performance management at Thermo Fisher. Traveling up to 50%, we visit suppliers to resolve manufacturing, quality, and technical issues, and prevent future problems. We provide supplier investigation ownership and apply enhanced problem-solving skills (six sigma) to identify true root cause, develop, and implement irreversible corrective actions.

A Day in The Life : Provides efficient and effective solutions and CAPA management for supplier issues. Leads technical aspects for suppliers, optimizing materials and services. Responsible for communicating supplier issues to Leadership Team. We participate in periodic business and relationship review meetings with problematic suppliers. We serve as a primary point of contact to Thermo Fisher manufacturing sites and suppliers in the region. Influences internal partners and works across functional boundaries to identify business needs, establish standard processes, ensure alignment, and mitigate risk. We are responsible for ensuring data-driven Global Supplier Management program that focuses on identifying and mitigating risk across the direct material supply chain.

Keys to Success : Education : Bachelor's degree is required in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field. Experience : A minimum of 8 years of meaningful experience in a regulated environment (GMP a plus), in any of the following industries : Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, OTC Drug, Cosmetic and / or Food and Dietary Supplements, Automotive or Aerospace is required. 3 years of experience within at least 2 of the following functional areas : Operations, Quality, Procurement and / or Supply Chain Management. Experience in data management, collection, analysis, technical writing, and driving continuous improvement with a track record of achieving results. Experience in business and quality management systems (i.e. SAP, TrackWise, etc.). Experience in a matrix organization and influencing internal and external team members at multiple levels of the organization. Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt or Yellow Belt certification is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities : Ability to develop and / or improve supplier relationships. Confirmed problem-solving skills. Six Sigma certification (black, green belt) is preferred. Ability to develop and / or improve commercial relationships. Validated self-starter that works well independently and within team settings. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Appreciates and respects diversity, values, and norms. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PPT). Strong time management skills and the ability to work within a team as well as independently.

Benefits : We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.

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.