Supplier Performance Manager

thermofisher· 1100 FEI Company
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📍 Hillsboro, Oregon, USAFull time

About this role

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. 


DESCRIPTION 

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll contribute to global healthcare, environmental protection, and scientific advancement. As a Supplier Performance Manager, you'll play a key role in onboarding and developing new suppliers as they transition from initial qualification and first article through production readiness and ongoing manufacturing. You'll establish performance expectations, monitor supplier scorecards and key performance indicators, and identify and address performance gaps early in the supplier lifecycle. 

Working closely with Supplier Quality, Procurement, Operations, Engineering, and other cross-functional partners, you'll help ensure new suppliers have the capabilities, processes, and capacity needed to successfully support production requirements. You'll lead supplier development and continuous improvement activities, use data analytics to identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions to support a smooth transition into production. You'll partner with new suppliers across multiple regions to strengthen capabilities, mitigate supply chain risks, and establish a strong foundation for long-term performance and operational excellence. 


REQUIREMENTS 

Education, Experience 

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in supplier management, supply chain management, procurement, or related field 
  • Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field 
  • APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred 
  • Six Sigma/Lean certification preferred 
  • Demonstrated experience managing supplier scorecards and performance metrics 
  • Experience conducting supplier audits and assessments 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities 

  • Strong expertise in supplier management systems, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards QAD), and supplier performance tools 
  • Advanced analytical and data visualization skills
  • Strong project management capabilities with proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams 
  • Experience with supplier quality management and risk mitigation strategies 
  • Experience with data-driven decision making and supplier performance analytics 
  • Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills 
  • Ability to build and maintain strategic supplier relationships 
  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma) and supplier development programs 
  • Proficiency in analyzing complex supplier data and developing actionable insights 
  • Ability to travel up to 50% as needed 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail 
  • Effective time management abilities 

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This Supplier Performance Manager role at thermofisher is based in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Supplier Performance Manager role at thermofisher full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Supplier Performance Manager role in the 1100 FEI Company department at thermofisher.
Which team or department does the Supplier Performance Manager at thermofisher belong to?
This Supplier Performance Manager position is part of the 1100 FEI Company department at thermofisher. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Supplier Performance Manager job at thermofisher posted?
This Supplier Performance Manager position at thermofisher was posted on Sep 23, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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