Site Procurement Manager: Supply, Savings & Continuity

ThermoFisher Scientific; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 121,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

401(k) plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Maryland is seeking a Manager, Site Procurement to lead the site procurement team, ensuring reliable supply, competitive costs, and optimal inventory to support manufacturing operations.

You will partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Finance to drive supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across purchasing, sourcing and materials management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Supply Chain or a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in Procurement, Purchasing, Sourcing, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and material-planning concepts needed.
• Previous people-leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Certifications such as APICS/CSCP, CPSM, PMP or Lean/Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience in life sciences or other regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the site Procurement team to meet objectives.
• Establish priorities, performance expectations, and accountability across purchasing and Procurement KPIs.
• Manage employee performance, development plans, and succession planning.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and proactive problem-solving.
• Provide leadership for purchasing activities supporting site manufacturing operations.
• Ensure materials and services are available to meet production and customer needs.
• Lead escalation and resolution of material shortages and supplier constraints.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations to align purchasing with forecasts and inventory goals.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
• Manage supplier performance across delivery, quality, cost, and continuity.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers and resolve major issues.
• Drive cost savings and inflation-mitigation opportunities.
• Monitor procurement metrics such as savings, PPV, and inventory.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering on supplier quality issues.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize inventory and working capital.

Skills

People leadership

Supplier management

Negotiation

Inventory management

Cost savings

Supply risk management

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Supply Chain / Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Maryland is seeking a Manager, Site Procurement to lead the site procurement team, ensuring reliable supply, competitive costs, and optimal inventory to support manufacturing operations.

You will partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and Finance to drive supplier performance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement across purchasing, sourcing and materials management.