Work ScheduleStandard Office Hours (40/wk)Environmental ConditionsOfficeJob DescriptionAbout Thermo Fisher Scientific:When you’re part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do meaningful work, that makes a positive impact on a global scale! Join 130,000 colleagues who bring our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. You’ll find the resources here to achieve your career goals and help take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges. This includes protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, and helping find cures for cancer.How will you make an impact?The Senior Program Manager, Procurement Category Strategy & Performance Management serves as a core leader within the Procurement Enablement function, responsible for building scalable processes, governance, planning capabilities, and performance management disciplines across the Procurement organization. Leading a team of program managers, you will implement enterprise-wide initiatives that strengthen category planning, standardize procurement governance, improve data and taxonomy consistency, and enhance performance visibility. Working across a highly matrixed global environment, you will partner with Procurement, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Digital, and Business leaders to deliver scalable capabilities that improve decision-making, execution, and business outcomes.What will you do?Enterprise Program LeadershipLead enterprise-wide Procurement Enablement initiatives from strategy through execution, adoption, and continuous improvementDevelop and manage multi-year roadmaps aligned with Procurement transformation priorities and business objectivesEstablish governance frameworks, operating models, prioritization methodologies, and execution standardsApply continuous improvement methodologies to improve scalability, consistency, and execution effectivenessCategory Strategy EnablementDevelop and implement standardized category strategy frameworks across global Procurement categoriesPartner with Category Managers and Procurement leaders to improve strategic planning, category maturity, and execution alignmentStandardize category planning methodologies, templates, governance processes, and best practicesEnable Procurement teams to strengthen strategic category management capabilities and long-term value creationSupport procurement transformation initiatives focused on sourcing effectiveness, operating model maturity, and organizational capability developmentGovernance & Performance ManagementLead procurement governance initiatives that improve performance transparency, accountability, and decision-makingDevelop executive dashboards, scorecards, KPI frameworks, and reporting processesDrive procurement taxonomy standardization, master data governance, and reporting consistency across systems and business unitsPartner with Digital, Data & Analytics, and Procurement Operations teams to improve data quality and reporting capabilitiesEstablish governance forums, performance reviews, and escalation processes that strengthen execution disciplineStakeholder Leadership & InfluenceInfluence and align senior leaders across Procurement, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Digital, Sustainability, and Business functionsLead executive governance reviews, strategic planning discussions, and cross-functional decision-making forumsServe as a strategic partner between Procurement leadership, category teams, and enterprise stakeholdersCommunicate program progress, business outcomes, risks, and opportunities to executive audiencesOperational Excellence & Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve procurement effectiveness through process optimization, standardization, digital enablement, and analyticsDrive continuous improvement initiatives that increase planning consistency, operational efficiency, and organizational scalabilityEstablish best practices and lessons learned that strengthen Procurement Enablement capabilitiesBenchmark industry best practices and recommend improvements that advance procurement maturity and performanceSuccess in this role is measured by:Adoption of standardized category strategy, governance, and planning frameworks across ProcurementEnhanced procurement performance visibility through scalable KPIs, reporting, and executive dashboardsImproved procurement data quality, taxonomy consistency, and reporting governanceSuccessful delivery of Procurement Enablement initiatives with measurable business impactIncreased operational scalability, consistency, and cross-functional alignment across the enterpriseHow will you get here?Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline (MBA preferred)Experience working in regulated industries (life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device preferred)10+ years of experience leading enterprise programs and transformation initiatives within Procurement, Supply Chain, Procurement Excellence, or transformation environments• 3+ years people management experience leading procurement teams, including coaching and development• Strong strategic sourcing and category management process knowledge, including AQSCIR methodologyStrong practitioner experience in Category Management, Procurement Operations, Procurement Excellence, or enterprise PMO environments preferredExperience driving procurement governance, performance management, taxonomy standardization, or operating model transformation initiatives strongly preferredExperience operating within global, regulated, and highly matrixed organizations preferredExperience leading organizational change management and enterprise process standardization initiatives preferredKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong program leadership and strategic execution capabilitiesDeep understanding of Category Management, procurement operating models, and procurement transformation principlesProven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment without direct authorityExcellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skillsStrong business acumen with the ability to connect procurement performance to operational and financial outcomesExperience developing governance frameworks, KPI structures, and executive reporting modelsKnowledge of procurement taxonomy, master data governance, and enterprise reporting practices preferredContinuous improvement experience (Lean Six Sigma, PPI, or equivalent) preferredProficiency with Microsoft Office, procurement systems, reporting platforms, and program management toolsWillingness to travel 15–30% annuallyBenefitsWe offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus scheme, healthcare, company pension, and a range of employee benefits!Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation.EEO / Reasonable AccommodationWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.