Sr Procurement Manager - Marketing/Sales Category at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Work ScheduleStandard (Mon-Fri)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionLead Global Impact Where Procurement Meets Marketing StrategyAre you a strategic procurement leader who thrives at the intersection of brand, innovation, and commercial impact? Do you bring marketing or commercial category experience and want to shape global sourcing strategies that directly influence how a world-class organization goes to market?At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we don’t just source—we enable innovation at scale. We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Procurement – Marketing Category to own and transform complex, global categories while partnering closely with Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Business Leaders across the enterprise.Why This Role Is DifferentThis is a high-visibility leadership opportunity where your ability to think like a marketer, negotiate like a strategist, and lead like a business owner will make a measurable global impact.You will:Own multi-year global category strategies across multiple divisions and geographiesInfluence brand, agency, media, digital, and commercial spend strategies (depending on category scope)Drive cost optimization without compromising quality, innovation, or speed to marketLead and develop a global category team, building capability and future leadersBe a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders—influencing without authorityWhat You’ll Be Responsible ForDesigning and executing 3–5 year global sourcing strategies using AQSCIR (Assurance, Quality, Service, Cost, Innovation, Regulatory)Translating business, marketing, and financial objectives into sourcing strategies that deliver resultsLeveraging market intelligence and predictive analytics to mitigate risk and unlock valueLeading end-to-end sourcing initiatives: RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performanceDriving supplier consolidation, innovation, sustainability, and diversityChampioning digital procurement tools (eSourcing, Spend Visibility, P2P)Demonstrating year-over-year and total cost of ownership improvementsWho You AreYou’re a senior procurement leader who understands that categories like marketing, commercial, and professional services. Requires strong storytelling, stakeholder alignment, and strategic influence.You bring:Bachelor’s degree required; Graduate degree preferred5-7 years of progressive procurement/sourcing experience in a large, matrixed organizationDeep category expertise (7+ years) with marketing, commercial, or complex services experience strongly valued3+ years leading and developing high-performing teamsStrong negotiation, executive presence, and presentation skillsComfort navigating ambiguity and making data-driven decisionsA collaborative mindset and the ability to partner across all levels of the businessInternational experience is a plusImportant Role DetailsLOCATION: This is a fully onsite position based in one of two sitesSite Options: Morrisville, NC or Pittsburgh, PAUnfortunately, relocation assistance is NOT provided.  Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, which includes a drug screen.What’s In It for YouCompetitive compensation and annual incentive bonusComprehensive healthcare and retirement benefitsCareer growth within a global, innovation-driven organizationA culture built on Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and InnovationJoin Thermo Fisher ScientificWhen you join Thermo Fisher, you’re not just advancing your career—you’re helping enable discoveries that make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.If you’re ready to bring your procurement expertise and marketing mindset together in a role that truly matters, we want to hear from you.Job SummaryJob number: R-01332988Date posted : 2026-01-16Profession: OperationsEmployment type: Full time