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Category Manager - Electro-Mechanical Contract Manufacturing (EMCM), APAC

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Singapore, Singapore

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 Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, as a Procurement Manager, - EM/CM, you'll lead complex category strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver continuous improvement in spend management. You'll develop and execute 3-5 year sourcing strategies, negotiate strategic contracts, and build strong supplier relationships that drive value through quality, cost optimization, and innovation. Working closely with Division Business Partners, Quality, Operations, R&D, and Business leaders, you'll ensure category strategies align with organizational objectives while building organizational strength through mentoring and developing procurement talent.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor's Degree plus minimum 8+ years of experience in procurement/sourcing in matrix organizations with increasing responsibilities

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

  • Experience with box build/Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) / Contract Manufacturer preferred

  • Professional certifications preferred (CPSM, PMP, Six Sigma)

  • Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing processes and category management principles

  • Demonstrated success in achieving cost savings targets

  • Experience working in highly regulated industries, preferably life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical

  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across multiple regions

  • Strong analytical and financial capabilities to assess market dynamics and business requirements

  • Experience in project management and cross-functional team leadership

  • Proficiency with procurement systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office suite

  • Experience with continuous improvement methodologies

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Ability to travel 10-20% as required

Supply Chain pay context

Based on 1,351 disclosed Supply Chain salaries on RoleSuite, the role pays a median of $105K/year, with most offers between $81K and $142K (10th–90th percentile: $58K–$186K).

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