Procurement/Sourcing Specialist II

Job description

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 collaborative procurement team and make a meaningful impact on providing scientific solutions. As a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist II, you'll create value across our supplier network while ensuring uninterrupted supply of critical materials and services. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll negotiate contracts, implement cost-saving initiatives, and build strategic supplier relationships that support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

Your role will involve managing supplier portfolios, executing sourcing strategies, analyzing market intelligence, and ensuring on-time delivery of materials to meet production demands. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across manufacturing, engineering, quality, and planning teams to optimize our supply chain and support continuous improvement. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth while contributing to scientific advances.

REQUIREMENTS

• Advanced Degree with no prior experience, OR Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of procurement/sourcing experience in manufacturing or regulated industry environments

Preferred Fields of Study

• Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
• Advanced supply chain certifications (APICS, CPIM, CSCP) preferred
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills with proven ability to achieve cost savings
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellence in supplier relationship management and contract negotiations
• Experience with strategic sourcing, RFx processes, and supplier performance metrics
• Strong project management capabilities and ability to guide cross-functional initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrix organization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced English language proficiency required; additional languages beneficial
• Ability to analyze market trends and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (GMP, ISO) preferred
• Available for occasional domestic/international travel (10-25%)