Strategic Procurement Specialist: Filtration & Separation

ThermoFisher Scientific; Stafford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Connecticut is seeking a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III to manage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and oversee supplier relationships to drive cost savings and risk mitigation.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will optimize the supply chain and ensure reliable, cost-effective procurement of critical materials and services in regulated industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum of 3 years of related experience.
• 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 0-25% 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

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Develop sourcing strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships.
• Deliver value through cost savings, risk mitigation, and supply chain optimization.
• Support mission of enabling customers to procure critical materials and services.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Spend analytics

Procurement tools

Communication skills

Project management

Travel up to 25%

English fluency

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree

CPSM

CSCP

CPM

Job description

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Connecticut is seeking a Procurement/Sourcing Specialist III to manage and enhance strategic sourcing initiatives. You will develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and oversee supplier relationships to drive cost savings and risk mitigation.

Working with cross-functional teams, you will optimize the supply chain and ensure reliable, cost-effective procurement of critical materials and services in regulated industries.