Senior Program Manager, Procurement Category Strategy & Performance Management
Employer · Thermo Fisher Scientific
Supply and logistics manager
Strategy manager
BuyerDaytimeFull-timeBudapest
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.
Tasks
- Lead enterprise-wide Procurement Enablement initiatives from strategy through execution, adoption, and continuous improvement
- Develop and manage multi-year roadmaps aligned with Procurement transformation priorities and business objectives
- Establish governance frameworks, operating models, prioritization methodologies, and execution standards
- Develop and implement standardized category strategy frameworks across global Procurement categories
- Lead procurement governance initiatives that improve performance transparency, accountability, and decision-making
- Influence and align senior leaders across Procurement, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Digital, Sustainability, and Business functions
Requirements
- Bachelor'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 methodology