Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

About Thermo Fisher Scientific 
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, with revenues of $40 billion and 125,000 employees in 100 countries. Our mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We help our customers accelerate life sciences research, address sophisticated analytical challenges, improve patient diagnostics and increase laboratory efficiency.  Our four world-class brands – Life Technologies, Thermo Scientific, Fisher Scientific and Unity Lab Services – offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and comprehensive support.  For more information, please visit www.thermofisher.com.

Job Summary
This position plays a crucial role in developing and implementing sourcing strategies. The responsibilities include performing spot buys, leading sourcing events, and managing projects related to multiple categories.
Key Responsibilities
•    Lead strategic and tactical sourcing activities.
•    Handle the contract lifecycle process, including uploading contracts, developing standard templates, and monitoring/tracking expiry.
•    Develop negotiation strategies and secure deals with favorable terms for assigned categories.
•    Research potential new vendors and identify second sources.
•    Partner with customers to ensure clear requirements documentation is translated into RFPs and contracts as appropriate.
•    Perform cost and scenario analysis and benchmarking to advise sourcing decisions.
•    Negotiate contract terms and pricing, delivering and recording annual P&L savings.
•    Support projects related to various sourcing activities.
•    Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve efficiency.

Functional & Technical Skills
•    Strong experience with the sourcing process, supplier management, contract negotiations, and procure-to-pay operations.
•    Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analytics, e-sourcing, and contract management systems.
•    Excellent category-specific sourcing and leadership skills in key portfolios such as lab supplies, packaging, or chemicals.
•    Clear understanding of multi-step strategic sourcing processes and strategies.
•    Experience negotiating agreements/contracts with suppliers.
•    Understanding of procurement processes, tools, and standard methodologies.

Leadership & Behavioral Skills
•    Agility and flexibility to develop expertise across sourcing categories complementary to the existing team.
•    Desire to grow and develop as a sourcing specialist and gain category expertise across direct portfolios (e.g., electrical, mechanical, packaging, or chemicals).
•    Thrive in an entrepreneurial environment; a self-starter who seeks ways to improve existing processes.
•    Customer service orientation, keen to meet internal customer needs.
•    Independent worker with the ability to lead and meet own deadlines.
•    Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze data to inform sourcing decisions.
•    Analytical problem solver who makes data-driven decisions; capable of preparing analyses to develop sourcing strategies/scenarios and savings.
•    Desire to mentor and coach junior team members.

Experience & Qualifications
•    5+ years of procurement experience within direct categories.
•    Shown working experience as a buyer, senior buyer, purchasing specialist, agent, or officer.
•    Degree in engineering, supply chain management, operations, or business administration.
•    High Level of English proficiency (both verbal and written).

•    High Level of Mandarin proficiency is a Must (both verbal and written).