Thermo Fisher Scientific

Supplier Management Engineer (REMOTE)

North Carolina, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or a related field is required. A minimum of 8 years of experience in a regulated environment (GMP is a plus) within the Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, OTC Drug, Cosmetic, Food and Dietary Supplements, Automotive, or Aerospace industries is necessary. Three years of experience in at least two of the following functional areas: Operations, Quality, Procurement, and/or Supply Chain Management is also required. Experience in data management, collection, analysis, technical writing, driving continuous improvement, business and quality management systems (e.g., SAP, TrackWise), and working in a matrix organization is essential. Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, or Yellow Belt certification is a plus. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills are needed.

Responsibilities

The Supplier Management Engineer will contribute to global performance management by traveling up to 50% to visit suppliers to resolve manufacturing, quality, and technical issues and prevent future problems. This role involves providing supplier investigation ownership and applying enhanced problem-solving skills (Six Sigma) to identify root causes and implement corrective actions. Responsibilities include providing efficient and effective solutions and CAPA management for supplier issues, leading technical aspects for suppliers to optimize materials and services, and communicating supplier issues to the Leadership Team. The engineer will participate in business and relationship review meetings with suppliers and serve as a primary point of contact for Thermo Fisher manufacturing sites and suppliers. This position influences internal partners, works across functional boundaries to identify business needs, establish standard processes, ensure alignment, and mitigate risk, ensuring a data-driven Global Supplier Management program focused on identifying and mitigating risk across the direct material supply chain.

Skills

Supplier Management
Performance Management
Problem-Solving
Root Cause Analysis
Corrective Actions
CAPA Management
Six Sigma
Technical Support
Manufacturing
Quality Assurance
GMP
Supply Chain

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

Land your dream remote job 3x faster with AI