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Procurement Manager - Biologicals

ThermoFisher Scientific

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Location
Morrisville, NC
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Job overview

The Procurement Manager - Biologicals will implement strategic procurement initiatives, develop complex category strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and drive continuous improvement. The role develops sourcing solutions and supplier relationships in support of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s work across healthcare, research, and environmental protection.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementAnalytical AcumenFinancial AcumenBusiness Case DevelopmentCost SavingsProject ManagementGlobal Initiative ManagementNegotiationInfluenceMicrosoft OfficeExcelPowerPointProject Management ToolsERP SystemsSpend AnalyticsE-Sourcing PlatformsCommunicationPresentation SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationLife SciencesBiotechnologyPharmaceuticalsRegulated IndustriesContinuous ImprovementLeanSix SigmaEnglishAdditional LanguagesSupplier Quality Management SystemsRegulatory ComplianceManaging Multiple Projects

Qualifications

Advanced Degree+6 or Bachelor's+8 YrsSupply Chain Management or RelatedBusiness or RelatedEngineering or RelatedProject Management CertificationCPSM, CPIM or EquivalentFluent English

Full 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 team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, where you'll implement strategic procurement initiatives that make a meaningful impact on global healthcare, research, and environmental protection. As a Procurement Manager - Biologicals, you'll develop complex category strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain performance, reduce costs, and ensure continuous improvement. You'll leverage your expertise to develop and execute effective sourcing solutions while building strong supplier relationships that advance our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 8 years of experience in procurement/sourcing in large multinational organizations

  • Preferred Fields of Study: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

  • Project Management certification desired

  • CPSM, CPIM, or equivalent procurement certification preferred

  • Demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management

  • Strong analytical and financial acumen with ability to develop business cases and drive cost savings

  • Project management capabilities and experience managing complex, global initiatives

  • Proven negotiation skills and ability to influence in matrix environment

  • Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and project management tools

  • Experience with ERP systems, spend analytics, and e-sourcing platforms

  • Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging stakeholders at all levels

  • Ability to work collaboratively across global, cross-functional teams

  • Experience in life sciences, biotech, pharmaceutical or regulated industries preferred

  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.)

  • Travel 10-50% as required by role

  • Fluency in English required; additional languages beneficial

  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-value projects simultaneously

  • Experience with supplier quality management systems and regulatory compliance

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,194 open Procurement Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$112–175K/yr741 salary ranges
  • US median$55–60/hr35 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open Procurement Manager jobs in North Carolina and 1,194 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Procurement Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (1,044 postings).
Education
572 of the 1,194 open Procurement Manager jobs (48%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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