Sr Procurement/Sourcing Specialist - Indirect

About the role

The Sr Procurement/Sourcing Specialist- Indirect is a key contributor to the success and operational excellence of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Indirect portfolio. This role supports a broad range of service categories, including Waste Management, Janitorial, Pest Control, MRO, Data and Document Management, etc.—by supporting sourcing strategies that enhance efficiency, supplier performance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of sourcing projects and category management initiatives for LPE sites in North America and Europe.
  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with Thermo Fisher’s business objectives, sustainability goals, and operational requirements.
  • Manage competitive sourcing events (RFPs, RFIs, RFQs), ensuring sound commercial, technical, and contractual outcomes.
  • Identify and deliver opportunities for cost reduction, spend consolidation, and supplier base optimization.
  • Leverage regional market intelligence to assess supplier performance, benchmark costs, and refine category strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
  • Act as a trusted business advisor to Thermo Fisher stakeholders—building strong partnerships with Facilities, EH&S, Operations, and Finance teams.
  • Translate stakeholder requirements into actionable procurement plans that enhance service quality, operational efficiency, and value creation.
  • Provide guidance and education on procurement best practices, policies, and compliance requirements.
  • Deliver structured project management and transparent reporting on sourcing progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Supplier Relationship & Risk Management
  • Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with Legal, Risk Management, and other support functions to ensure adherence to Procurement policies and mitigation of contractual risks.
  • Conduct supplier performance reviews, lead corrective actions, and drive ongoing service enhancements.
  • Support supplier diversity and sustainability initiatives across the Facilities Services portfolio.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement
  • Drive innovation, automation, and efficiency across Indirect spend through participation in industry events, benchmarking exercises, and awareness of category trends.
  • Develop and implement process improvements that enhance sourcing effectiveness and operational performance.
  • Contribute to Thermo Fisher’s renewable energy, carbon reduction, and broader sustainability initiatives and goals.
  • Champion continuous improvement initiatives that deliver long-term value, scalability, and alignment with enterprise-wide strategies.
• Digital, Data and Analytics
  • Perform detailed spend analyses and apply best practices in spend analytics to manage Indirect category performance in LPE.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to inform sourcing strategies, supplier evaluations, and decision-making.
  • Actively support the Global Procurement Digital Transformation by leveraging new tools, analytics platforms, and technologies to optimize procurement processes.
  • Promote data transparency, reporting accuracy, and effective use of digital solutions within the Facilities category team.
• Value Delivery & Performance Reporting
  • Achieve annual value delivery targets through strategic sourcing, category optimization, and demand management initiatives.
  • Provide accurate, data-driven reporting on sourcing activities, savings, and supplier performance metrics.
  • Partner with global procurement colleagues to share best practices and ensure alignment where regional strategies intersect with global categories.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or operations management, preferably with exposure to Indirect (e.g., janitorial, MRO, waste management, pest control, or document management).
• Candidates with backgrounds in Operations, Creative Operations, or other service-oriented environments involving vendor management, contract negotiation, or process optimization are strongly encouraged to apply.
• A demonstrated ability to learn new categories, translate operational needs into sourcing strategies, and drive measurable business results will be highly valued.
• Proven success leading complex sourcing or operational initiatives and negotiating commercial agreements that drive business impact.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience leveraging data, metrics, and digital tools to inform decisions and track performance.
• Working knowledge of supplier markets, cost drivers, and sustainability practices within service-based categories.
• Skilled at building strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional stakeholders across diverse business areas to achieve shared goals.
• Familiarity with ERP and eProcurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and comfort with data visualization or reporting tools.
• Demonstrated commitment to innovation, continuous improvement, and contributing to digital transformation initiatives.