Sr. Procurement / Sourcing Specialist

Work Schedule
Standard Office Hours (40/wk)
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

Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, where you'll implement strategic procurement initiatives that make a meaningful impact on global healthcare, research, and environmental protection. As a Sr Procurement/Sourcing Specialist, you'll drive the implementation of complex category strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and ensure continuous improvement. You'll leverage your expertise to develop and execute effective sourcing solutions while building strong supplier relationships that advance our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing in large multinational organizations
Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
Project Management certification desired
CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred
Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management
Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to develop business cases and drive cost savings
Project management capabilities and experience managing complex, global initiatives
Proven negotiation skills and ability to influence in matrix environment
Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and project management tools
Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, and e-sourcing platforms, SAP
Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels
Ability to work collaboratively across global, cross-functional teams
Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
Travel less than10% as required by role
Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously
Experience with supplier quality management systems and regulatory compliance