Category Manager- Electro Mechanical Contract Manufacturing (EMS Industry)

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job 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:
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.

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