Sr. Procurement Sourcing Specialist - LSG Indirect
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. The Sr. Procurement Sourcing Specialist is responsible for owning and driving end-to-end sourcing strategy and leading execution of key initiatives across Indirect categories within LSG. This role operates as a senior individual contributor, accountable for shaping category strategies, aligning stakeholders, and delivering measurable business impact. The role will partner with and provide guidance to Sourcing Specialists (Band 6) who support execution, ensuring rigor and consistency across sourcing activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years of experience in procurement/sourcing
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred
- Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
- 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.)
- Travel 10-50% as required by role
- additional languages beneficial
- Experience with supplier quality management systems and regulatory compliance
Responsibilities
- Own and define category sourcing strategies for Indirect spend across LSG, aligned with business priorities and financial targets
- Lead execution of strategic sourcing initiatives, coordinating support from Band 6 resources while maintaining accountability for outcomes
- Lead complex negotiations and supplier engagements, securing optimal commercial and contractual terms
- Act as a strategic partner to stakeholders, translating business needs into sourcing strategies and actionable plans
- Oversee and guide RFP/RFx processes, ensuring strong design, execution, and supplier evaluation
- Provide direction and guidance to Band 6 Sourcing Specialists supporting sourcing execution
- Drive supplier strategy and relationship management for key vendors, including performance, risk, and value delivery
- Lead contract lifecycle strategy and oversight, including governance, compliance, and risk mitigation
- Perform advanced cost modeling, scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions
- Own and deliver measurable P&L impact, including savings, cost avoidance, and value creation
- Drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools, and best practices across LSG
Benefits
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
