Procurement Category Manager - Particle Optics

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Office

This is a fully onsite position based out of one of three sites.

Site options:
Madison, WI;
Morrisville, NC; or Austin, TX

• 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.

• Define and execute the global commodity strategy for Particle Optics products and services, aligning with corporate and divisional goals for growth, innovation, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain high-value supplier relationships
  , ensuring access to innovation, supply assurance, and competitive advantage.
• Lead global RFPs, contract negotiations, and supplier selection
  , ensuring best-in-class quality, delivery, and total cost of ownership.
• Utilize market intelligence, customer insights, and trend analysis to identify risks and opportunities within the supply base and proactively adjust strategy.
• Partner with R&D, Operations, Product Management, and Commercial teams to align category strategies with business needs and technology roadmaps.
• Drive supplier performance management
  , setting KPIs, facilitating business reviews, and ensuring continuous improvement across quality, delivery, and cost metrics.
• Champion cross-functional collaboration to ensure procurement activities support operational excellence, product innovation, and financial performance.
• Leverage data and analytics to inform decision-making, improve process efficiency, and strengthen supplier risk management.
• Mentor and coach team members
  , fostering a culture of accountability, professional development, and high performance.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership
  , providing category insights, market outlooks, and recommendations that shape long-term business strategy.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related technical field preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive procurement or sourcing experience in a global, matrixed environment. 10 yrs+ is preferred.
• Significant experience managing a major commodity or category
  , including strategic sourcing, supplier management, and global contract negotiation.
• 5+ years in a leadership capacity, leading cross-functional teams and/or initiatives across multiple regions.

• Proven success leading strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver measurable cost savings, risk reduction, and innovation.
• Strong executive presence and influencing skills — able to partner with senior leaders and drive alignment across functions.
• Exceptional negotiation and supplier relationship management capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of category management frameworks, supply market analysis, and cost modeling
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• Ability to make sound decisions in complex, ambiguous, or rapidly changing environments
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• Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills.
• Global experience and multicultural awareness preferred.

We offer a competitive total rewards package, including base salary, annual incentive plan, comprehensive healthcare, company pension, and a wide range of employee benefits.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.

We ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the hiring process, perform essential job functions, and access the benefits of employment. To request accommodation, please contact us directly.