Supplier Risk Manager
Thermo Fisher Scientific
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Lagunilla • Costa Rica
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About the role
- Lead the development, execution, and continuous evolution of Thermo Fisher’s global supplier risk and resilience strategy, aligned with enterprise risk and business continuity priorities
- Assess supplier and sourcing exposure to trade policy changes, U.S. tariffs, geopolitical disruption, and regionalization trends, supporting scenario analysis and mitigation planning
- Embed resilience considerations into sourcing strategies, supplier relationship management, and contracting activities
- Conduct supplier and third-party risk assessments across strategic, financial, geopolitical, capacity, logistics, cybersecurity, compliance, and ESG dimensions
- Evaluate supplier-level and category-level revenue risk, linking supplier disruptions to product lines, customer commitments, and financial exposure
- Develop and maintain risk indicators, dashboards, and early-warning signals, leveraging internal data and third-party risk intelligence platforms
- Identify trends and systemic risks across the supply base and product portfolio, translating insights into clear recommendations
- Partner with Category Management, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Legal, and Finance teams to define short-, medium-, and long-term mitigation strategies
- Drive development and execution of supplier-specific and category-level risk mitigation plans, including alternate sourcing, supplier development, capacity reservation, and contractual protections
- Lead scenario planning and stress testing to evaluate supply disruption impacts and response options and their operational and revenue impact
- Own, maintain, and continuously improve the Supplier Risk Crisis Command Playbook, ensuring Procurement roles and escalation paths are clearly defined
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Science (MBA desirable)
- 7+ years of experience leading global programs or initiatives within Procurement, Supply Chain, Risk Management, or Consulting with direct involvement in sourcing and supplier management decisions
- 2+ years of experience leading or operating supplier risk assessment and mitigation activities
- Experience in Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharma, or regulated industries strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of supplier and sourcing-related risk drivers, including trade policy, tariffs, geopolitics, and regulatory environments
- Demonstrated ability to translate supplier risk insights into sourcing actions and business decisions
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including ability to assess revenue and operational impact of supplier disruptions
- Proven ability to contribute to strategy development and deliver complex, cross-functional programs
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Strong project management, data analytics, and reporting expertise
- Ability to communicate complex risk topics clearly to senior leadership
- Comfortable working independently in a matrixed, virtual, global environment
- Proficiency with MS Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint; project management tools a plus)
- Ability to manage change, shifting priorities, and time-sensitive issues
- Ability to travel between 10-30% on an annual basis
Benefits
- We offer competitive remuneration
- annual incentive plan bonus scheme
- healthcare
- company pension
- a range of employee benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
supplier risk assessmentsourcing strategiesrisk mitigationdata analyticsfinancial acumenscenario planningstress testingcontractual protectionscapacity reservationsupplier relationship management
Soft Skills
analytical skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingproject managementcommunication skillsability to manage changeindependent workingcross-functional collaborationleadershipadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeMBA