Senior Manager – Procurement, Laboratory Chemicals Division

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Senior procurement manager developing global sourcing strategies for Thermo Fisher’s laboratory chemicals business. Optimizing spend, negotiating supplier agreements, and mentoring procurement teams.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeBridgewater • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $173,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing multi-year category strategies, strong negotiation skills, and effective stakeholder management. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and mentor procurement professionals in a global context.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Category Management ExperienceStrategic Sourcing ExpertiseSupplier Relationship ManagementProject Management SkillsProfessional Certifications (CPSM, CPIM, PMP)

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Hard Skills

Category ManagementStrategic SourcingNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsPresentation SkillsFinancial PlanningRisk MitigationContract DevelopmentSpend AnalyticsP&L Understanding

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementCollaborationCoaching and DevelopmentDecision-MakingBusiness Acumen

Tools & Technologies

ESourcing ToolsProcurement Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCPIMPMP

Industry Keywords

ProcurementSourcingLife SciencesPharmaceuticalMedical DeviceRegulated IndustriesGlobal ResponsibilityCross-Functional InitiativesContinuous ImprovementInternational Work Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop complex global category strategies
Guide cross-functional teams to optimize spend, enhance supplier relationships, and deliver continuous improvement
Develop and execute multi-year sourcing strategies
Negotiate global agreements
Build strong partnerships across the organization
Mentor procurement professionals
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to create business impact
Manage supplier relationships, contract development, and risk mitigation
Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives
Make decisions with incomplete information
Travel internationally as required, up to 25–50%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing in large matrix organizations with increasing global responsibility
7+ years category management experience with demonstrated expertise in assigned categories
3+ years people management experience leading procurement teams, including coaching and development
Preferred fields of study: Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or related technical field
Professional certifications preferred (CPSM, CPIM, PMP or equivalent)
Strong strategic sourcing and category management process knowledge, including AQSCIR methodology
Proven ability to develop and execute multi-year category strategies to reduce total cost of ownership
Excellence in stakeholder management and ability to collaborate across functions
Strong negotiation, analytical and presentation skills with executive-level communication abilities
Experience working in regulated industries; life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device preferred
Expertise in supplier relationship management, contract development and risk mitigation
Proficiency with eSourcing tools, spend analytics and procurement systems
Project management skills with ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives
Ability to adapt and make decisions with incomplete information
Strong business acumen and understanding of P&L, financial planning and forecasting
Willingness to travel up to 25–50%
International/multi-cultural work experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results
Choice of national medical and dental plans
National vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO)
10 paid holidays annually
Paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave)
Accident and life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount