Thermo Fisher Scientific · 12 hours ago
Sr Procurement/Sourcing Specialist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific solutions, dedicated to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. The Sr Procurement/Sourcing Specialist will serve as a strategic leader responsible for defining and executing the sourcing vision for Particle Optics, focusing on supplier innovation, risk management, and cost optimization.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Define and execute the global commodity strategy for Particle Optics products and services, aligning with corporate and divisional goals for growth, innovation, and efficiency
Develop and maintain high-value supplier relationships, ensuring access to innovation, supply assurance, and competitive advantage
Lead global RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection, ensuring best-in-class quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership
Utilize market intelligence, customer insights, and trend analysis to identify risks and opportunities within the supply base and proactively adjust strategy
Partner with R&D, Operations, Product Management, and Commercial teams to align category strategies with business needs and technology roadmaps
Drive supplier performance management, setting KPIs, facilitating business reviews, and ensuring continuous improvement across quality, delivery, and cost metrics
Champion cross-functional collaboration to ensure procurement activities support operational excellence, product innovation, and financial performance
Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, improve process efficiency, and strengthen supplier risk management
Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, and high performance
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing category insights, market outlooks, and recommendations that shape long-term business strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
10+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience in a global, matrixed environment
Significant experience managing a major commodity or category, including strategic sourcing, supplier management, and global contract negotiation
5+ years in a leadership capacity, leading teams or cross-functional initiatives across multiple regions
Proven success leading strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, risk reduction, and innovation
Strong executive presence and influencing skills — able to partner with senior leaders and drive alignment across functions
Exceptional negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities
Advanced knowledge of category management frameworks, supply market analysis, and cost modeling
Ability to make sound decisions in complex, ambiguous, or rapidly changing environments
Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related technical field
Global experience and multicultural awareness
Benefits
Competitive total rewards package
Base salary
Annual incentive plan
Comprehensive healthcare
Company pension
Wide range of employee benefits
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a biotechnology and laboratory equipment company that provides a wide range of scientific products and services.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15.97BKey Investors
National Grid
2025-11-24Post Ipo Debt· $2.42B
2025-09-30Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $2.95B
Leadership Team
Stephen Williamson
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Daniella Cramp
Senior Vice President and President, Bioproduction Group
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