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Senior Procurement/Sourcing Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific • Morrisville, NC • 1d ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

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. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world's toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:

As a Senior Procurement/Sourcing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll develop complex global category strategies and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful business value. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across divisions to develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies that optimize spend, reduce risk, and support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. This role combines strategic direction with hands-on category management to continuously improve procurement operations and supplier relationships.

Working in a matrix environment, you'll analyze market intelligence, conduct supplier negotiations, and implement innovative solutions to achieve cost savings and operational excellence. You'll act as a trusted advisor to business partners while managing key performance indicators including savings, supplier rationalization, and risk management. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by enhancing procurement practices and developing strategic supplier partnerships across a global organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies

Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related technical field

Professional certification (CPSM or equivalent) preferred

Strong category management experience with demonstrated success in cost savings

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority

Advanced negotiation and contract management skills

Demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-year category strategies

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Excellence in stakeholder management and executive-level communication

Experience with e-sourcing tools and procurement systems

Knowledge of supplier performance management and continuous improvement methodologies

Experience in regulated industries (life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical preferred)

Project management expertise and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives

Demonstrated success achieving consistent results in a continuous improvement environment

Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools

Strong business acumen and ability to align procurement strategies with business objectives

Ability to travel as needed up to 50%

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