Thermo Fisher Scientific · 15 hours ago
Sr Manager, Procurement Productivity & NPI Programs
Morrisville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is an innovative organization focused on enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. They are seeking a Sr Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs aimed at productivity savings and new product introduction across a global organization.
BioinformaticsBiotechnologyCloud Data ServicesConsultingHealth CareLife ScienceManagement Information SystemsOffice SuppliesPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Owns and leads a portfolio of complex, multi-year Productivity and NPI programs with significant financial, operational, and strategic impact
Defines program scope, deliverables, governance structures, and success metrics across multiple business units and regions
Acts as the primary integrator across functions, aligning diverse stakeholder priorities to deliver committed value
Leads program planning, business case development, financial modeling, resource planning, and execution governance
Oversees end-to-end delivery from ideation through implementation, benefits realization, and sustainability tracking
Drives executive alignment through structured updates, decision forums, and escalation management
Ensures strong linkage between Productivity pipelines, NPI roadmaps, and AOP commitments
Leads risk identification, mitigation planning, and scenario analysis across complex initiatives
Oversees portfolio reporting, value tracking, and adoption of standardized tools and methodologies
Applies best-in-class project and program management methodologies to ensure disciplined execution (scope, schedule, cost, risk, dependencies)
Leads integrated master plans for Productivity and NPI initiatives, including timelines, milestones, resources, and financial targets
Establishes and runs robust governance cadences (project update forums, steering committees, executive reviews)
Tracks plan vs. actual performance; identifies variances and drives corrective actions
Facilitates issue resolution across functions to address execution, resourcing, or decision bottlenecks
Drives standardized reporting, dashboards, and performance visibility across the portfolio
Ensures documentation rigor, version control, and audit-ready repositories
Leverages enterprise systems and continuous improvement frameworks (e.g., PPI) to enhance execution effectiveness
Leads and develops a team, providing clear direction, coaching, and performance management
Builds strong, trust-based relationships with senior leaders and functional partners across the enterprise
Influences without authority to drive alignment, commitment, and timely decision-making
Acts as a change leader, enabling adoption of new ways of working across Procurement and cross-functional teams
Fosters a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
Develops succession capability and talent pipelines within the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field required
10+ years of experience leading complex, global programs or portfolios, preferably within Procurement, Operations, or Supply Chain environments
Proven experience delivering large-scale Productivity, cost transformation, or NPI programs
Demonstrated success operating in highly matrixed, global organizations
Experience leading and developing teams, including direct people management
Expert-level project and program management capabilities (planning, governance, risk, financial tracking)
Exceptional stakeholder management and executive communication skills
Strong financial acumen, including business case development and value tracking
Ability to synthesize complex information and drive structured decision-making
Comfortable influencing senior leaders and navigating competing priorities
Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and critical-thinking skills
Proficient in MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and portfolio management tools
Able to lead change effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Capable of managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
Willingness to travel approximately 10–30% annually
Preferred
Master's degree or MBA preferred
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) strongly preferred
Life Sciences, Biotech, Pharma, or regulated industry experience preferred
Experience with low cost sourcing and supplier quality assessment
Benefits
Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
Healthcare
Company pension
Comprehensive 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
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Funding
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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
Michel Lagarde
Chief Operating Officer
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