Senior Procurement/Sourcing Specialist – Plastics

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Sr. Procurement/Sourcing Specialist responsible for executing complex plastics sourcing strategies at Thermo Fisher.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeMorrisville • North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drives the execution of complex Plastics category strategies which may include Injection Molding, Blow Molding, and Rotational Molding.
Collaborates with a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives.
Develops sourcing strategies, negotiates contracts, supports spend migration from incumbent to preferred suppliers, and manages preferred supplier relationships.
Analyzes cross-divisional spending and develops global strategic sourcing plans to reduce the total cost of ownership.
Monitors market intelligence and key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements.
Engages and supports division/site procurement teams to qualify preferred suppliers.
Actively participates in supplier business reviews to ensure compliance with performance standards.
Handles strategic contracts and facilitates the free-flow of spend intelligence to enhance decision-making.
Collaborates with quality, technical, operations, and finance teams to ensure alignment of sourcing activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years procurement/sourcing experience
Business insight – knows how to assess market/business requirements dynamics and negotiate agreements that yield meaningful business value
Experience working in highly regulated industries
Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results
Demonstrated consultative/collaborative style in performing sourcing activities
Influences without authority to motivate a cross-functional team in multiple geographies.
CPSM or equivalent is preferred
Hands-on manufacturing and/or supply chain experience is preferred
Experience in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred
Ability to travel 25%

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive remuneration
annual incentive plan bonus scheme
healthcare
company pension
range of employee benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

sourcing strategiescontract negotiationspend analysistotal cost of ownershipsupplier relationship managementmarket intelligencecategory managementcontinuous improvementprocurement experiencemanufacturing experience

Soft Skills

collaborative styleinfluencing without authoritybusiness insightcross-functional teamworkconsultative approachcommunication skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingnegotiation skillsleadership

Certifications

CPSM