Supply Chain management / Buyer / Procurement

Procurement/Sourcing Specialist IIIAs 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.Join our collaborative team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll manage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives as a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to deliver value through cost savings, risk mitigation, and supply chain optimization. You'll support our mission of enabling customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer by ensuring reliable, cost-effective procurement of critical materials and services.Requirements:Bachelor's degree required; Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM) are desirableProven success executing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract managementExperience working in regulated industries like life sciences, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals preferredStrong analytical and data-driven decision making capabilitiesProficiency with ERP systems, spend analytics, and procurement toolsExcellent communication and relationship building skillsAbility to build consensus and collaborate across global matrix organizationsDemonstrated success in achieving cost savings and process improvementsStrong project management capabilitiesAbility to travel 0-25% as requiredFluency in English required; additional languages beneficialComprehensive understanding of procurement best practices, processes and methodologiesExperience with continuous improvement/lean methodologiesDemonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPointCompensation and BenefitsThe salary range estimated for this position based in Connecticut is $83,300.00–$125,000.00.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. A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount