Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc allowed, Laboratory Setting, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Warehouse Job Description Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific and work alongside a dedicated group with a shared enthusiasm for discovery and innovation. We provide resources and chances for impactful contributions. Location : This role will report into the Pharma Services Group and can based near any one of our PSG sites in EMEA. How will you make an impact ? The Supplier Management Engineer will contribute to global performance management at Thermo Fisher. What we will do : - Traveling up to 50%, we visit suppliers to resolve manufacturing, quality, and technical issues, and prevent future problems. - We provide supplier investigation ownership and applies enhanced problem-solving skills (six sigma) to identify true root cause, develop, and implement irreversible corrective actions. 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 a data driven Global Supplier Management program that focuses on identifying and mitigating risk across the direct material supply chain. How you will get here! Education : A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required in Engineering, Science, or Business Experience : - 8 years exp. in regulated environment (GMP a plus) in Pharma, Med Device, OTC Drug, Cosmetics, Food, Automotive, or Aerospace needed. - Validated experience with a minimum of 3 years in each role 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. Equivalency : Equivalent combinations of education, training, and meaningful work experience may be considered. 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. - Facilitates business negotiations in a professional manner. - 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. 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.