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Thermo Systems

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 1998

⚡ Energy

Automation • Engineering • Energy

Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner, providing world-class automation solutions within the District Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets. The company excels in managing and delivering turnkey projects to Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partners while also specializing in customized solutions for end-users. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, Thermo Systems focuses on delivering high-quality automation services that enhance operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability across various industries.

📋 Description

• Build and lead Thermo Systems' strategic sourcing and procurement function, including governance, operating rhythms, supplier engagement, and spend visibility. • Develop preferred and tiered supplier strategies across key spend categories, with clear expectations for cost, lead time, quality, service, and performance. • Negotiate supplier agreements that improve pricing, terms, availability, service levels, and long-term value for Thermo Systems. • Identify opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, rebates, supplier consolidation, and commercial leverage as Thermo continues to grow. • Support Commercial and Technical Sales teams with supplier quotes, budgetary pricing, RFQs, and buyout assumptions during proposal and pre-award activities. • Centralize and improve project procurement execution, including RFQs, supplier negotiations, PO execution, expediting, and supplier follow-up. • Partner with Project Managers, Engineering, and Finance to ensure procurement decisions align with technical requirements, project budgets, schedule needs, and customer commitments. • Develop supplier availability strategies, including supplier-held inventory, reserved capacity, blanket agreements, and long-lead material programs. • Manage enterprise procurement where there is clear value, including IT, software, professional services, facilities, freight, general leasing, and other indirect spend.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, procurement, business, operations, engineering, finance, or a related discipline; advanced degree or relevant supply chain/procurement certification is a plus. • 8+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, category management, supplier management, or related operating roles. • Experience building or scaling procurement processes, supplier strategies, category plans, sourcing standards, or procurement operating models in a growing business. • Experience supporting project-based, engineering, construction, industrial automation, systems integration, manufacturing, or technical services environments is preferred. • Experience negotiating supplier agreements, improving payment terms, managing RFQ processes, and driving cost savings or cost avoidance. • People leadership experience or demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional work through influence is preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity • 401(k) with company match • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options • Paid time off and sick leave • Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support • In-house and external technical training opportunities • Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects • A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork