Sr. Manager, Supplier Sustainability

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue exceeding $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, improving patient diagnostics and therapies or increasing productivity in their laboratories, we are here to support them. Our global team of more than 125,000 colleagues delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services and Patheon. For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com. 

How will you make an impact?

The Sr. Manager, Supplier Sustainability will be part of the global sustainability team focused on the company’s global effort to make a positive impact on people and the planet by improving practices in our supply chain. This role will report to the Director, Global Sustainability Supply Chain and manage a team of four to six working on the supplier engagement model ensuring robust supply chain due diligence and decarbonization – ultimately demonstrating performance improvements in the areas of labor and human rights, environment, ethics, and responsible sub-tier management.

What will you do?

• Work with team to Establish strategy to engage with the supply base at a senior level to develop a plan in partnership to set Science Based targets and drive timely execution of this strategy to support the companies overarching net zero goal.
• Support the creation of an absolute emission reduction goal for scope 3 GHG emissions!
• Under the leadership of the Director, Global Sustainability Supply Chain, help to develop and drive programs and projects to identify and address human rights and environmental issues in the supply chain.
• Manage a team of 4 to 6 colleagues.
• Communicate directly with suppliers on key tasks and expectations as needed, with a polished and professional engagement style.
• Implement existing supplier engagement programs/projects to conduct due diligence.
• Support external reporting as assigned, providing key metrics and outcomes to CSR reporting and regulatory filings.
• Work and influence with the tangential supplier excellence programs including supplier risk, supplier quality, and regulatory supplier transparency initiatives where appropriate.
• lead the implementation of supplier engagement strategy and develop portfolio-level tracking mechanisms that demonstrate progress at scale against corporate objectives.
• Analyze, synthesize, and present insights from internal and external data aiding in the communication of program objectives.
• Interfaces with key procurement contacts to share progress, develop dashboards, and escalate issues as needed.
• Provides input into budgeting and resource planning processes, and tracks project costs to target.

Technical Responsibilities

• Tracks and monitors timely completion of projects within the portfolio, plan vs. actual and report that progress as required.
• Contributes updates to overall project plans, tracking key milestones, and timelines.
• Detects, calls out and facilitates issue resolution and address program risk.
• Identifies opportunities to drive continuous improvement.
• Understands procurement processes and work practices.
• Category management exposure is a big advantage.

How will you get here?

• Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering, Business, Analytics, or Environmental Sciences preferred.
• 8-15 years or relevant work experience. Sustainability, Procurement, Data analytics and program management experience preferred.
• Experience managing cross functional teams including direct reports and leadership through influence.
• Background in life sciences, bioTech, pharma, manufacturing industry, and/or sustainability consulting preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for and knowledge of responsible procurement and environmental programs.
• Well-developed analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to navigate a complex matrix to deliver excellence in execution.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to tailor data-heavy messages to specific audiences in a global work environment
• Proven experience in a role requiring high-attention to detail, data analysis, and organization skills in a fast-paced environment. 
• Working in a global team remotely from their leader
• Ability to efficiently coordinate communication with team members.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver assigned projects, with exemplary capability to follow-up and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teams.
• Multi-tasking skills and planning for prioritizing personal workload.
• Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint required, PowerBI preferred.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 125,000 extraordinary minds have a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, 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!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.