Procurement Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Visa Sponsorship
Procurement roles at Thermo Fisher Scientific span strategic sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain operations across a global science and research business. The company has a consistent track record of sponsoring international talent in this function, making it a realistic target if you're building a procurement career in the U.S.
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Job Description
The Sr Procurement Manager – MRO & Industrial Gases drives the execution of complex global category strategies necessary to continuously improve the assigned categories of spend across the North Americas Sites. The job will influence about $80M in spend. Collaborates and leads a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies and handles supplier relationships.
Scale of Responsibilities
- Responsible for strategy input and implementation for complex and strategic categories
- Delivers key category performance indicators, including: savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk management, spend under agreement, joint innovation, supplier performance, etc
- Develops multi year global sourcing strategies focused on identifying suppliers that meet key business category management goals
Technical Responsibilities
- Uses structured Category Management process to provide input into category strategies
- Analyzes market intelligence to identify key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements. Competent in category and supplier segmentation to effectively focus on key suppliers
- Engages and supports division/site procurement teams to qualify key suppliers & migrate spend from incumbent, poor performance suppliers
- Analyzes category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goals
- Leads supplier based business reviews with selected suppliers to drive strategic priorities as well as handle key performance indicators
- Drives negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy
Leadership Responsibilities
- Influences cross-functional colleagues (quality, technical, operations, finance, etc.) to ensure category strategies and activities are aligned with divisional business priorities
- Works with external supply partners and leads cross-functional internal teams to advance key business drivers such as supply continuity, quality, cost and operational performance
- Selectively may work to develop supplier strategic partnerships. Secures capacity with suppliers (e.g. tool/asset management)
- Collaborates with Procurement Enablement team to develop predictive analytics
- Acts as a coach/mentor to colleagues on category strategy process
Education, Experience and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field or equivalent combination of experience and education. Master’s Degree is preferred
- Minimum of 10 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category/business engagement experience
- MRO experience is a must
- Experience working in highly regulated industries
- Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results
- Demonstrated consultative, collaborative and influencing style in performing sourcing activities
- Experience in life sciences, medical devices, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Sr Procurement Manager – MRO & Industrial Gases drives the execution of complex global category strategies necessary to continuously improve the assigned categories of spend across the North Americas Sites. The job will influence about $80M in spend. Collaborates and leads a cross-functional team of sourcing, operations, technical, finance and other colleagues to prioritize sourcing initiatives, develops sourcing strategies and handles supplier relationships.
Scale of Responsibilities
- Responsible for strategy input and implementation for complex and strategic categories
- Delivers key category performance indicators, including: savings, supplier rationalization, low-cost region sourcing, risk management, spend under agreement, joint innovation, supplier performance, etc
- Develops multi year global sourcing strategies focused on identifying suppliers that meet key business category management goals
Technical Responsibilities
- Uses structured Category Management process to provide input into category strategies
- Analyzes market intelligence to identify key trends, assesses impact and refines category plans to support business requirements. Competent in category and supplier segmentation to effectively focus on key suppliers
- Engages and supports division/site procurement teams to qualify key suppliers & migrate spend from incumbent, poor performance suppliers
- Analyzes category supplier performance data to find opportunities for supplier performance improvement and to establish continuous improvement goals
- Leads supplier based business reviews with selected suppliers to drive strategic priorities as well as handle key performance indicators
- Drives negotiations for global agreements aligned with category strategy
Leadership Responsibilities
- Influences cross-functional colleagues (quality, technical, operations, finance, etc.) to ensure category strategies and activities are aligned with divisional business priorities
- Works with external supply partners and leads cross-functional internal teams to advance key business drivers such as supply continuity, quality, cost and operational performance
- Selectively may work to develop supplier strategic partnerships. Secures capacity with suppliers (e.g. tool/asset management)
- Collaborates with Procurement Enablement team to develop predictive analytics
- Acts as a coach/mentor to colleagues on category strategy process
Education, Experience and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field or equivalent combination of experience and education. Master’s Degree is preferred
- Minimum of 10 years procurement/sourcing experience in mid to large multinational companies, with strong category/business engagement experience
- MRO experience is a must
- Experience working in highly regulated industries
- Experience in a continuous improvement environment with a track record of achieving significant year over year results
- Demonstrated consultative, collaborative and influencing style in performing sourcing activities
- Experience in life sciences, medical devices, or pharmaceutical industries is preferred
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Align your credentials with U.S. procurement standards
Thermo Fisher recruits for procurement roles that intersect with regulated scientific supply chains. Certifications like CPSM or CSCMP signal fluency in U.S. sourcing standards and strengthen your case before you ever apply.
Target roles in direct materials and supplier quality
Thermo Fisher's procurement hiring concentrates heavily on direct materials categories tied to lab equipment, reagents, and life sciences supply chains. Framing your experience around regulated-industry sourcing puts your application in the right lane.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open procurement roles by sponsorship
Not every procurement posting at Thermo Fisher is open to sponsored candidates. Use Migrate Mate to identify which roles are actively available to international applicants before investing time in a tailored application.
Clarify your visa type early in recruiter conversations
Thermo Fisher sponsors H-1B, TN, and OPT candidates for procurement roles, but eligibility varies by position level and hiring timeline. Stating your current status upfront lets recruiters route you to roles where sponsorship is already scoped into the hiring plan.
Understand how OPT cap-gap affects your start date
If your F-1 OPT expires before October 1 and your H-1B is selected in the lottery, the cap-gap rule extends your work authorization automatically. Confirm this timeline with your DSO before accepting an offer so your start date is legally defensible.
Prepare for PERM documentation if targeting a Green Card pathway
Procurement managers at Thermo Fisher can be sponsored for EB-2 or EB-3 Green Cards through the PERM labor certification process. DOL requires your employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available, so documenting specialized sourcing skills early supports that case.
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Find Procurement at Thermo Fisher Scientific JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Procurements?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Procurement roles. The company has a well-established sponsorship process for this function, particularly for positions in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and direct materials procurement. H-1B sponsorship is typically initiated after a formal offer, and your employer files the petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I apply for Procurement jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
Applications go through Thermo Fisher's careers portal. Browse open roles by department and filter for procurement or supply chain titles. Before applying, review whether the role is open to sponsored candidates. Migrate Mate surfaces Thermo Fisher procurement postings that are relevant to international applicants, so you can prioritize your efforts on the roles most likely to move forward.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific commonly sponsor for Procurement roles?
Thermo Fisher sponsors a range of visa types for Procurement, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, TN, and Green Card pathways through EB-2 and EB-3 classification. TN status is an option if you're a Canadian or Mexican national working in a qualifying procurement or supply chain management capacity. Green Card sponsorship through PERM is available for longer-tenure roles at the manager level and above.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for sponsored Procurement roles?
Most procurement roles at Thermo Fisher require a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field. For H-1B eligibility, the role must qualify as a specialty occupation, meaning the degree must be directly relevant to the position. Experience in regulated industries, SAP proficiency, and category management in life sciences or laboratory supply chains strengthens your candidacy considerably.
How do I understand the timeline for H-1B sponsorship at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
H-1B sponsorship follows a fixed federal timeline. USCIS opens registration each March, with a lottery selection in late March or early April for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT, your authorization must bridge that gap. Thermo Fisher's procurement hiring cycles often align with fiscal planning, so targeting applications in the fall or winter gives you the best chance of an offer before the registration window opens.
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