Category Manager- Electro Mechanical Contract Manufacturing (EMS Industry)
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Summary
As a Senior Procurement/Sourcing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll develop complex global category strategies and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful business value. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across divisions to develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies that optimize spend, reduce risk, and support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. This role combines strategic direction with hands-on category management to continuously improve procurement operations and supplier relationships.
Job description
Working in a matrix environment, you'll analyze market intelligence, conduct supplier negotiations, and implement innovative solutions to achieve cost savings and operational excellence. You'll act as a trusted advisor to business partners while managing key performance indicators including savings, supplier rationalization, and risk management. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by enhancing procurement practices and developing strategic supplier partnerships across a global organization.
Requirements
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies
- Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related technical field
- Professional certification (CPSM or equivalent) preferred
- Strong category management experience with demonstrated success in cost savings
- Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and influencing without direct authority
- Advanced negotiation and contract management skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute multi-year category strategies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Excellence in stakeholder management and executive-level communication
- Experience with e-sourcing tools and procurement systems
- Knowledge of supplier performance management and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience in regulated industries (life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical preferred)
- Project management expertise and ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives
- Demonstrated success achieving consistent results in a continuous improvement environment
- Proficiency in MS Office suite, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools
- Strong business acumen and ability to align procurement strategies with business objectives
- Ability to travel as needed
- Experience in professional development of team members preferred
- Collaborative working style with excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience with sustainability, diversity and risk management initiatives preferred
Company overview
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. The company's mission is to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. With over 100,000 employees globally, Thermo Fisher provides an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and pharmaceutical services through its industry-leading brands including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon, and PPD. The company serves customers across healthcare, life sciences, applied markets, and pharmaceutical sectors, offering solutions that accelerate research, solve complex analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics, and increase laboratory productivity. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Thermo Fisher operates globally, delivering critical scientific products, services, and workflow solutions that support researchers, organizations, and companies in addressing some of the world's most pressing issues.