Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionPosition Summary:The Ops Procurement team leader supervises staff in administration of the procurement process for assigned area. They are a great partner with internal customers, major suppliers, vendors and subcontractors ensuring price competitiveness and high levels of service are maintained. Ensure consistency and quality of work completed, as well as optimal information flow.Leadership / ManagementLead Operations Procurement team to deliver the results needed in the timeframe agreedSupervise and train assigned staff effectively, ensuring compliance with company standard operating procedures.Responsible to facilitate process changes in order to increase efficiencies and data accuracy.Work closely with the team to understand roadblocks and improvement opportunitiesCoach and influence the direct reports through their own change process when neededIdentify and manage resistance to change within the teamKey Responsibilities:The key responsibility is to lead purchasing staff effectively ensuring compliance with corporate and purchasing policies, to receive and allocate accordingly customer's requests, including purchase requisitions, inquiries, purchase order change orders or order tracking and to identify the priority of the request to determine scheduling into current workloadCollaborate with internal customers, suppliers, and other functions to ensure accurate and timely purchasing process; prioritize and structure workload.Work with customers to ensure that the correct information is provided for every request so it can be processed efficiently.Identify, investigate and resolve discrepancies between purchasing, receiving, and accounts payable systems.Maintain accurate and current electronic system of record relative to purchase orders, approvals and any auditable activity.Ensure that departmental goals for turn-around times and delivery performances are met.Drive internal process improvement through active use of the PPI Business Systems.Ensure processes and work instructions that are critical to daily responsibilities are up-to-date while continuously ensuring process adherence by other departmentsUndertake tasks and projects as assigned by manager.Effectively perform duties whilst acting at all times in accordance with the Dignity at Work Policy, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and our values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and InvolvementRequirements/Qualifications:KnowledgeBachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualificationExperiencePrevious experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 5 years).1+ year of leadership responsibilityCompetenciesUnderstanding of purchasing principles.Strong interpersonal and analytical/problem solving skills.Motivational and supervisory skills.Strong negotiating skills.Knowledge and understanding of contracts.Ability to demonstrate flexibility with priorities.Proficient in English - strong written and oral communication skills.Positive demeanor and ability to work well in a team.Proficiency in Microsoft Office for data analysis and presentation of data.Good presentation skills.Strong attention to detail.Demonstrate support for change.Ability to learn new technologies and self-train when appropriate.Capability to use diverse resources, respond quickly, understand impact of changes and decisions, and build collaborative relationshipsThis job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the position. Individual responsibilities will be defined by your leadership team and will vary based on business needs.BenefitsThermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. Our company culture stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!