Role at a glance
- Salary
- Not Disclosed
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment
- Full-time
- Experience
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing preferred
- Education
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing preferred
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Role Summary
The Procurement Manager - Indirect for the Filtration and Separation Division develops and executes strategic procurement and sourcing approaches. The role works with cross-functional teams and suppliers to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement.
What You'll Do
- Develop complex category strategies.
- Implement strategic procurement initiatives and execute sourcing solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance and reduce costs.
- Build and maintain supplier relationships.
- Drive continuous improvement.
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View full postingQualifications
Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management; strong analytical and financial acumen, including developing business cases and driving cost savings; project management capabilities and experience managing complex global initiatives; negotiation and influencing skills in a matrix environment; advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and project management tools; experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, and e-sourcing platforms; strong communication and presentation skills; ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams; knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma; fluency in English; ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously; experience with supplier quality management systems and regulatory compliance.
Required
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management
- Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to develop business cases and drive cost savings
- Project management capabilities and experience managing complex, global initiatives
- Proven negotiation skills and ability to influence in matrix environment
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and project management tools
- Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, and e-sourcing platforms
- Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to work collaboratively across global, cross-functional teams
Preferred
- Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing preferred
- Project Management certification desired
- CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred
- Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred
- Additional languages beneficial
Original job description
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Work Schedule
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OfficeJob Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.
DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, where you'll implement strategic procurement initiatives that make a meaningful impact on global healthcare, research, and environmental protection. As a Procurement Manager - Indirect (Filtration and Separation Division) you'll develop complex category strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and ensure continuous improvement. You'll leverage your expertise to develop and execute effective sourcing solutions while building strong supplier relationships that advance our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing preferred
• Project Management certification desired
• CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred
• Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management
• Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to develop business cases and drive cost savings
• Project management capabilities and experience managing complex, global initiatives
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to influence in matrix environment
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and project management tools
• Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, and e-sourcing platforms
• Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively across global, cross-functional teams
• Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Travel 10-25% as required by role
• Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously
• Experience with supplier quality management systems and regulatory compliance
About the company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Large Enterprise
Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.