Sr Procurement/Sourcing Specialist - Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)

Thermo Fisher Scientific • Morrisville, NC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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
• 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
• Fluency in English required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously
• Experience with supplier quality management systems and regulatory compliance

Nice To Haves

• Experience with box build/Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) preferred
• Project Management certification desired
• CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred
• Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Additional languages beneficial

Responsibilities

• Implement strategic procurement initiatives.
• Develop complex category strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and ensure continuous improvement.
• Develop and execute effective sourcing solutions.
• Build strong supplier relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior