Lead Procurement specialist - Capex

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Office

The Lead Procurement Specialist – Capex is responsible for managing a portfolio of Capital Expenditure procurement projects across Thermo Fisher Scientific CDMO sites, with an annual spend of approximately $250M. Operating as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, matrixed multinational environment, this role partners closely with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams to drive procurement activities from User Requirement Specification (URS) through to project delivery and commissioning.

This role requires a seasoned procurement professional capable of engaging at senior levels of the organization, combining rigorous project management skills with strategic category expertise to deliver projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

This role requires up to 50% domestic and international travel across various Thermo Fisher sites and Key suppliers’ locations.

• Portfolio Management:
  Manage a Capex procurement portfolio of approximately $250M spanning Design & Construction projects and specialized CDMO equipment procurement across multiple Thermo Fisher sites
• Savings Delivery:
  Identify, quantify, and deliver bridgeable savings and cost avoidance opportunities across the assigned project portfolio, ensuring full savings tracking and reporting to Capex procurement leadership
• Category Ownership:
  Manage an assigned Capex sub-category of spend, developing and implementing sourcing strategies to optimize the supply base, mitigate risk, and leverage spend across groups, divisions, and regions
• Supplier Governance:
  Drive supplier performance management through regular Business Reviews with key strategic suppliers, and establish regional or global Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Reporting:
  Provide regular reporting on project advancement status, savings pipelines & realization status, and category performance to key stakeholders and Capex procurement leadership

• Lead the full procurement lifecycle for Capex projects from URS definition and supplier pre-qualification through RFx, negotiation, contract award, delivery, and commissioning
• Apply a structured Category Management approach to conduct spend analysis, identify sourcing opportunities, and develop multi-year sourcing strategies for the assigned Capex sub-category
• Analyze market intelligence to assess cost drivers, supplier landscape, and technology trends, translating insights into actionable category plans
• Develop and negotiate regional and global contracts (MSAs, SLAs, framework agreements) aligned with category strategy and Thermo Fisher’s procurement governance framework
• Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers capable of meeting CDMO-specific technical, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Conduct supplier performance reviews (KPIs, scorecards, continuous improvement plans) and drive corrective actions where required
• Perform spend analysis and supply base rationalization to consolidate the supplier panel and maximize leverage across groups, divisions and regions
• Contribute to risk management activities: supply continuity planning, supplier financial health monitoring, geopolitical risk assessment

• Act as the primary Capex procurement interface for Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Project Management teams, ensuring full alignment between procurement strategy and project requirements
• Engage and influence senior stakeholders across the organization to drive procurement best practices and category strategy adoption
• Coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely decision-making and escalation management
• Share best practices and market intelligence with the broader Global Capex Procurement community

• MBA or Master’s degree in Procurement, Engineering, Business, or a related field strongly preferred;
  Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Capex projects procurement, and/or category management in mid-to-large…