Overview
The Sr. Manager is a member 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 global supply chain. This role will report to the Director, Global Sustainability Supply Chain and lead a team of three to six working on the supplier engagement model ensuring robust supply chain due diligence and traceability – 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 meet Thermo Fisher’s Supplier Responsibility expectations
- Collaborate with senior leadership to shape cross-functional corporate priorities focused on global supply chain due diligence regulations such as German Supply Chain Act (lksg), and EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD)
- 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
- Lead a team of 3 to 6 colleagues
- Operate as a leadership voice communicating 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
- Aid in external reporting as required, delivering significant data and outcomes for 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
- Works closely with key procurement contacts to share progress, develop dashboards, and intensify discussions when necessary
- Provides input into budgeting and resource planning processes, and tracks project costs to target
How will you get here?
- Bachelors Degree Required, Masters Degree preferred
- 10 -15 years or relevant work experience. Sustainability, Procurement, Data analytics and program management experience preferred
- Experience running 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 human rights 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 distributed 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 across teams
- Multi-tasking skills and planning for prioritizing personal workload
- Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint required, PowerBI preferred
- Excels in a constantly evolving environment with ability to handle change effectively and frequently
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
