Lead Procurement specialist - Capex
Core
Managing a $250M portfolio of Capital Expenditure procurement projects for Design & Construction and specialized CDMO equipment across ThermoFisher Scientific sites.
Role type
Lead Procurement Specialist (Capex)
Builds
Capital Expenditure projects and specialized manufacturing/equipment procurement
Domain
Life Sciences / CDMO / Construction & Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Capex project management, Category Management, Spend Analysis, Supplier Governance, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Market Intelligence, Supply Base Rationalization, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory Compliance
Preferred skills
Construction Management, Pharmaceutical/Life Sciences Industry Knowledge, Continuous Improvement methodologies
Technologies
MSAs, SLAs, Framework Agreements, KPI Scorecards
Responsibilities
Manage Capex procurement portfolio from User Requirement Specification through project delivery and commissioning; Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize supply base and mitigate risk; Drive supplier performance management and establish Master Service Agreements; Conduct spend analysis and supply base rationalization; Negotiate regional and global contracts aligned with category strategy; Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between procurement strategy and project requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC