Program Manager, Procurement Enablement

Work Schedule

Standard Office Hours (40/wk)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Why this role matters  

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, strong procurement enablement capabilities are essential to driving operational excellence, enterprise scalability, compliance, and business transformation across the global Procurement organization. As the organization continues to evolve across systems, processes, governance, and cross-functional operations, successful execution of enterprise initiatives is critical to enabling sustainable business performance.  

This role exists to   lead   the execution of complex global Procurement Enablement initiatives, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into governed, scalable, and measurable outcomes.  

As Program Manager, Procurement Enablement, you will   operate   at an enterprise level, owning the delivery, governance, and integration of global initiatives across Procurement and key business stakeholders. This role is accountable for driving execution at scale, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring initiatives deliver measurable operational and business impact.  

How will you make an impact?  

You will be accountable for delivering complex global Procurement Enablement initiatives that improve operational effectiveness, strengthen governance, enable scalable processes, and support enterprise transformation   objectives .  

Operating without direct reports, you will lead through influence in a highly matrixed global environment—partnering across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Legal, Finance, Sustainability, Digital, and Business functions.  

You will define program structure,   establish   governance, manage interdependencies, and drive disciplined execution to ensure initiatives deliver sustainable business value and are successfully embedded into organizational operating rhythms.  

Success in this role is measured by:  

Predictable, on-time execution of complex, cross-functional initiatives   

Successful adoption and sustainment of enterprise processes, tools, and operating models   

Improved operational effectiveness, governance maturity, and execution consistency   

Strong stakeholder alignment and measurable business outcomes across global initiatives   

What will you do?  

Program Leadership, Governance & Delivery  

Own end-to-end delivery of complex global Procurement Enablement programs from initiation through sustainment   

Define program structure, governance models, operating cadence, and success metrics   

Lead integrated program planning across multiple workstreams, managing scope, dependencies, risks, and trade-offs   

Drive execution rigor, decision discipline, and   timely   escalation when outcomes are at risk   

Apply PPI / Lean Six Sigma principles to improve execution velocity, consistency, and scalability  

Enterprise Initiative Execution  

Lead execution of enterprise Procurement initiatives aligned to operational, digital, process improvement, and transformation priorities   

Partner with Procurement and cross-functional business leaders to drive alignment, execution, and measurable business outcomes   

Maintain clear visibility to program progress, risks, dependencies, and delivery health   

Provide leadership with concise, fact-based insights into program performance, risks, and outcomes   

Support implementation of scalable processes, governance standards, and operational best practices  

Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence  

Lead cross-functional collaboration across Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Regulatory, Trade Compliance, Legal, Finance, and Sustainability  

Influence priorities, commitments, and outcomes without direct authority in a highly matrixed environment  

Facilitate decision-making where functional   objectives , timelines, or constraints conflict  

Act as an integrator between strategy owners and execution teams to ensure alignment and momentum  

Tracking, Reporting & Enablement  

Establish and   maintain   enterprise-level program tracking, reporting, and executive communication  

Drive transparency on delivery health, risks, and outcomes to enable proactive leadership decisions  

Own enablement and change management approaches to embed resiliency programs into standard operating rhythms  

Capture and institutionalize lessons learned to continuously strengthen execution maturity  

How will you get here?  

Education & Experience  

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain , Business, Engineering, Finance, or Science (MBA preferred)  

7+ years of experience leading global or enterprise programs in Procurement or Supply Chain environments  

Demonstrated success delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives with senior-level visibility  

Hands-on practitioner experience in sourcing, supplier management, or operations strongly preferred  

Experience in regulated, global, or   highly complex   operating environments preferred  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities  

Strong enterprise program leadership and governance capabilities  

Proven ability to execute in ambiguity and drive outcomes  

PPI / Lean Six Sigma experience (certification preferred)  

Exceptional influencing, stakeholder management, and communication skills  

Ability to connect execution   detail   to enterprise business outcomes  

Comfortable operating independently with high accountability and visibility  

Proficiency   with MS Office and program tracking tools  

Willingness to travel 10–30% annually  

Benefits  

We 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 Accommodation  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided   a 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   an accommodation .