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[Apply on Thermo Fisher Scientific’s careers site →](https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/job/TFSCGLOBALR01369071EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Procurement-Program-Manager) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Thermo Fisher Scientific](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/) / Procurement Program Manager ## Job description Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office ### Job Description How will you make an impact? Manages the program management and execution for procurement imperatives and initiatives. Operates as an internal project manager within the procurement team and across a global network of divisions, groups, functions and categories to ensure successful program delivery. In conjunction with relevant business partners, identifies, designs, and implements novel business solutions for Procurement. Manage project planning, business case development, management and budgeting. Coordinates distributed project teams and identifies key partners. Directs on-time, quality delivery of work products; leads implementation economics, risks and communications. ### Scale of Responsibilities - Defines the deliverable structure and content; facilitates agreement of proposed solutions from functional, business unit and site leadership, site operations, and other key partners - Manages multiple projects at a time with well-documented and organized project management skills to problem solve and support enterprise and functional objectives - Maintains effective communication plans and delivers presentations to propose key initiatives, provide critical implementation updates, operational line-of-sight, and demonstrate delivery of value within the organization - Identifies and monitors key risks and the impact on the project and through scenario planning - Performs analysis to identify value and business case development, through financial and options analysis, identification of required deliverables and results, implementation plans and resources required to achieve and ensure projects contribute to the organization. - Reports and provides insights on projects, pipeline (with Group/Category visibility), and AOP financial targets, including adoption of a standard tool and processes - Coordinates data inputs across the function to enable key reporting visibility and insights - Uses business partner inputs and knowledge of existing systems and constraints to develop standard reporting requirements and drive process improvements ### Technical Responsibilities - Applies consistent project management approaches and processes, identifies and reports roadblocks and variances to project plans, ensures projects are on schedule and achieve stated objectives - Tracks and monitors timely completion of project achievements within the portfolio, plan vs. actual and report that progress as required Orchestrates project governance, including regular cadence of PMO sessions (schedule, prepare for, run and drive follow-ups for key meetings) - Manages overall project plans, track key targets, managing overall schedules, budgets, resources, timelines Detects and facilitates issue resolution and/or appropriate actions and address program risk - Maintains document repository and file structure as well as access rights; own cataloguing and managing version control on key documents - Uses PPI business systems and processes to drive continuous improvement ### Leadership Responsibilities - Leads global, cross-functional, geographically distributed teams to achieve desired outcomes - Coordinates with team members to identify and document resource constraints - Influences key partners to achieve key deliverables on time and within plan, develop relationships within the company to complete assigned projects. Facilitates breakthrough thinking by integrating diverse views while participating in targeted content deep dive sessions to enable problem solving Collaborates with Procurement Enablement on reporting cadences to drive to a single source of truth for the savings pipeline and inflation Education Bachelors and/or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or Science. MBA desirable. Certification in Project Management is desirable. CIPS/APICS or equivalent preferred. ### Experience Seven plus years experience managing complex, global programs and project initiatives, preferably within the Procurement function Life Sciences, BioTech, or Pharma industry preferred Experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Category Management preferred - Process improvement background (PPI, Lean, Six Sigma, etc) preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Robust project management skills and capabilities (Gantt charts, dashboards, key deliverables, business case and baseline development) Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills - Ability to efficiently organize forums and coordinate communication with team members - Excellent communication skills for structuring ideas in a clear and concise manner - Strong ability to effectively communicate with and present to Senior Leadership - Strong proficiency in MS-Office tools (specifically, Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint) - Demonstrated ability to make recommendations on and deliver assigned projects - Ability to work independently, within a team, and collaboratively across teams - Ability to lead matrix project teams of peers and other partners across multiple sites and platforms in a virtual office environment Solid Financial competence Multi-tasking skills and planning for prioritizing personal workload Able to manage change effectively and frequently - Ability to travel between 10-30% on an annual basis Benefits We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits! Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.” ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 13, 2026 - Listed for: 5 days - Location: Morrisville, North Carolina, United States of America - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Thermo Fisher Scientific’s careers site →](https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/job/TFSCGLOBALR01369071EXTERNALENGLOBAL/Procurement-Program-Manager) ## More jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific ### [Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III - CAPEX](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/cb40909308cd3f73363d/) Morrisville, North Carolina, United States of America ### [Sr Manager, Procurement/ Sourcing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/3583446fd4cc17f6cf9c/) Morrisville, North Carolina, United States of America ### [Sr Manager, Procurement/Sourcing - Sterilization & Resins](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/0f11f0c2180578fe9b61/) Morrisville, North Carolina, United States of America ### [Director, Portfolio Management and Supplier Strategy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/7e3017cafb0cfa277414/) Morrisville, North Carolina, United States of America ### [Assistant Manager - Supply Chain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/4ddaac7e4440086720a9/) Mumbai, Mahārāshtra, India ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Business Program Management, Procurement](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/9d33584fef986bfaea98/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond ### [Procurement Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lenovo-group/jobs/fcc92f49c2445ce7308d/) Lenovo Group · United States of America, North Carolina, Morrisville ### [Procurement Program Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/506aaec734b775b5cf24/) Jacobs Solutions · Albany, NY ### [Procurement Program Director](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/4267b4b9243761721ff4/) Jacobs Solutions · Arlington, VA ### [Procurement Program Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sun-communities/jobs/77c0cbbcc6928832959c/) Sun Communities · Southfield, MI, US OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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