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
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 develop 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
- Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in procurement/sourcing in large multinational organizations
Preferred Fields of Study:
Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
- Experience with box build/Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) preferred
- 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
- 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 10-50% 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 Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us.
As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.