Sr. Procurement Sourcing Specialist - LSG Indirect

Sr. Procurement Sourcing Specialist

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.

The Sr. Procurement Sourcing Specialist is responsible for owning and driving end-to-end sourcing strategy and leading execution of key initiatives across Indirect categories within LSG.

This role operates as a senior individual contributor, accountable for shaping category strategies, aligning stakeholders, and delivering measurable business impact. The role will partner with and provide guidance to Sourcing Specialists (Band 6) who support execution, ensuring rigor and consistency across sourcing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and define category sourcing strategies for Indirect spend across LSG, aligned with business priorities and financial targets
• Lead execution of strategic sourcing initiatives, coordinating support from Band 6 resources while maintaining accountability for outcomes
• Lead complex negotiations and supplier engagements, securing optimal commercial and contractual terms
• Act as a strategic partner to stakeholders, translating business needs into sourcing strategies and actionable plans
• Oversee and guide RFP/RFx processes, ensuring strong design, execution, and supplier evaluation
• Provide direction and guidance to Band 6 Sourcing Specialists supporting sourcing execution
• Drive supplier strategy and relationship management for key vendors, including performance, risk, and value delivery
• Lead contract lifecycle strategy and oversight, including governance, compliance, and risk mitigation
• Perform advanced cost modeling, scenario analysis, and benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions
• Own and deliver measurable P&L impact, including savings, cost avoidance, and value creation
• Drive continuous improvement of sourcing processes, tools, and best practices across LSG

Functional & Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier strategy development
• Strong experience leading complex sourcing initiatives across Indirect categories
• Advanced negotiation skills with demonstrated success in high-value agreements
• Strong knowledge of Indirect spend categories (e.g., Services, IT, Facilities, Clinical Services, etc.)
• Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, eSourcing tools, and contract management platforms
• Ability to translate data into insights and actionable sourcing strategies

Leadership / Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong ownership mindset and accountability for outcomes
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across functions
• Provides guidance and informal leadership to junior team members
• Highly analytical with strong decision-making capabilities based on data
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment with focus on continuous improvement

How will you get here?

Role Clarification

This role operates as a senior individual contributor, leading strategy and key initiatives while partnering with and guiding junior team members supporting execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree plus 6 years of experience in procurement/sourcing
• Master's degree preferred Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 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 10-50% 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

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00$154,700.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and 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, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount