Thermo Fisher Scientific · 6 hours ago
Procurement Category Manager - Particle Optics
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in scientific solutions that improve lives. The Procurement Category Manager - Particle Optics is responsible for defining and executing the sourcing vision for the Particle Optics category, focusing on supplier innovation, risk management, and cost optimization.
Research
No H1B
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
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen
7+ 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 cross-functional teams and/or 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 preferred
10 yrs+ of progressive procurement or sourcing experience is preferred
Global experience and multicultural awareness preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Company pension
A wide range of employee benefits
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The world leader in serving science To serve science, Thermo Fisher Scientific needs to stay ahead of it, we need to anticipate customer needs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Laura Green
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