Supplier Management Engineer (REMOTE - East Coast) at Thermo Fisher Scientific

North Carolina, United States

Thermo Fisher Scientific Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, or related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of meaningful experience in a regulated environment (GMP a plus), in industries such as Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, OTC Drug, Cosmetic, Food and Dietary Supplements, Automotive, or Aerospace
  • 3 years of experience in 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 (e.g., SAP, TrackWise)
  • Experience in a matrix organization and influencing internal and external team members at multiple levels
  • Six Sigma Black Belt, Green Belt, or Yellow Belt certification (preferred)
  • Ability to develop and/or improve supplier relationships
  • Confirmed problem-solving skills
  • 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, PPT)
  • Strong time management skills and ability to work within a team as well as independently
  • Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance
  • Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
  • Able to work in office environment with some degree of PPE (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs, etc.)
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

  • Provide efficient and effective solutions and CAPA management for supplier issues
  • Lead technical aspects for suppliers, optimizing materials and services
  • Communicate supplier issues to Leadership Team
  • Participate in periodic business and relationship review meetings with problematic suppliers
  • Serve as primary point of contact to Thermo Fisher manufacturing sites and suppliers in the region
  • Influence internal partners and work across functional boundaries to identify business needs, establish standard processes, ensure alignment, and mitigate risk
  • Contribute to global performance management by visiting suppliers (up to 50% travel) to resolve manufacturing, quality, and technical issues, and prevent future problems
  • Provide supplier investigation ownership and apply enhanced problem-solving skills (Six Sigma) to identify true root cause, develop, and implement irreversible corrective actions
  • Ensure data-driven Global Supplier Management program that focuses on identifying and mitigating risk across the direct material supply chain

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Supplier ManagementSix SigmaRoot Cause AnalysisCAPAProblem SolvingGMPManufacturingQuality ManagementSupply 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.

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