Procurement/Sourcing Specialist

ThermoFisher Scientific; Swindon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Swindon, United Kingdom, is seeking a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships to deliver cost savings and risk mitigation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams across a global matrix organization and leverage ERP systems to drive value.

You will work with cross-functional teams, travel up to 25-50%, and contribute to continuous

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies.
• Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of procurement/sourcing experience.
• Experience in regulated industries like life sciences, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals preferred.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analytics, and procurement tools.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.
• Ability to travel 25-50% as required.
• Fluency in English; additional languages beneficial.
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM) are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate contracts.
• Manage supplier relationships to deliver value through cost savings and risk mitigation.
• Support supply chain optimization and continuous improvement in procurement processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Advanced degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Spend analytics

Procurement tools

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As 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.

DESCRIPTION

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

• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category management expertise
• Preferred Fields of Study: Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or related field
• Professional certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPM) are desirable
• Proven success executing strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management
• Experience working in regulated industries like life sciences, medical devices, or pharmaceuticals preferred
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision making capabilities
• Proficiency with ERP systems, spend analytics, and procurement tools
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to build consensus and collaborate across global matrix organizations
• Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings and process improvements
• Strong project management capabilities
• Ability to travel 25-50% as required
• Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial
• Comprehensive understanding of procurement best practices, processes and methodologies
• Experience with continuous improvement/lean methodologies
• Demonstrated negotiation and supplier relationship management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint

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.