• Sr Procurement Manager - Marketing/Sales Category

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Pittsburgh, PA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    Lead Global Impact Where Procurement Meets Marketing Strategy

     

    Are 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 Different

     

    This 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 geographies

    + Influence **brand, agency, media, digital, and commercial spend strategies** (depending on category scope)

    + Drive **cost optimization without compromising quality, innovation, or speed to market**

    + Lead and develop a **global category team** , building capability and future leaders

    + Be a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders— **influencing without authority**

    What You’ll Be Responsible For

    + Designing 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 results

    + Leveraging **market intelligence and predictive analytics** to mitigate risk and unlock value

    + Leading end-to-end sourcing initiatives: RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and supplier performance

    + Driving **supplier consolidation, innovation, sustainability, and diversity**

    + Championing **digital procurement tools** (eSourcing, Spend Visibility, P2P)

    + Demonstrating **year-over-year and total cost of ownership improvements**

     

    Who You Are

     

    You’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 preferred

    + 5-7 years of **progressive procurement/sourcing experience** in a large, matrixed organization

    + Deep category expertise (7+ years) with **marketing, commercial, or complex services experience strongly valued**

    + 3+ years leading and developing high-performing teams

    + **Strong negotiation** , executive presence, and presentation skills

    + Comfort navigating ambiguity and making data-driven decisions

    + A **collaborative mindset** and the ability to partner across all levels of the business

    + International experience is a plus

     

    Important Role Details

    Site Options: Morrisville, NC or Pittsburgh, PA

    + Unfortunately, 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 You

    + **Competitive compensation** and annual incentive bonus

    + **Comprehensive healthcare** and retirement benefits

    + Career growth within a **global, innovation-driven organization**

    + A culture built on **Integrity, Intensity, Involvement, and Innovation**

     

    Join Thermo Fisher Scientific

     

    When 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** .

     

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.