Senior Sourcing Engineer

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Senior Sourcing Engineer – Particle Optics or EM OEM
About 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 our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every 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.
Job Summary
Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking an experienced Senior Sourcing Engineer to join our Global Category Management team. This role will lead the strategic sourcing and category management of either the Particle Optics or EM OEM commodity, depending on the successful candidate's expertise.
Based in China, you will develop and execute sourcing strategies that strengthen supplier capabilities, expand localization opportunities, optimize total cost, and ensure a resilient supply chain. You will collaborate closely with R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Global Category Management teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Transfer (NPT), supplier development, and strategic sourcing initiatives that drive business growth and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for the assigned commodity (Particle Optics or EM OEM).
Develop and implement sourcing strategies that improve cost competitiveness, supplier capability, quality, and supply continuity.
Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers, with a strong focus on expanding sourcing capabilities and localization within China.
Build and manage strategic supplier relationships while driving continuous improvements in quality, delivery, cost, technology, and innovation.
Partner with R&D and Engineering teams to support New Product Introduction (NPI), New Product Transfer (NPT), Design for Supply Chain (DfSC), and early supplier involvement throughout the product development lifecycle.
Lead supplier selection, RFQ/RFP activities, commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier onboarding.
Drive cost reduction, value engineering, localization, and productivity initiatives through supplier collaboration and should-cost analysis.
Monitor supplier performance and proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks to ensure business continuity.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Global Category Management, to achieve sourcing and business objectives.
Ensure compliance with Thermo Fisher sourcing policies, quality systems, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and industry developments to identify sourcing opportunities and strengthen the supply base.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Program Management, or a related discipline.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, commodity management, or procurement within a multinational manufacturing environment.
Experience sourcing technical or engineered commodities, preferably in Particle Optic, EM OEM Commodities, precision machining, electronics, electromechanical assemblies, or other high-technology manufacturing environments.
Proven experience in supplier selection, supplier development, commercial negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance management.
Strong understanding of strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier development methodologies.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and collaborating with engineering teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Strong analytical, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively across a global matrix organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (approximately 25%).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Analytical Instruments, s, Electron Microscopy (EM), Semiconductor, Precision Manufacturing, Electronics Manufacturing, or other high-technology industries.
Experience developing suppliers and managing sourcing activities across China and the Asia-Pacific region.
Knowledge of supplier localization strategies, value engineering, cost modeling, and total cost of ownership (TCO).
Experience with SAP or other ERP systems and procurement analytics tools.
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CPM are an advantage.
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.
Fluent in English; Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a must
What We Offer
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse global team while contributing to innovative technologies that improve lives worldwide. We offer competitive compensation, career development opportunities, and an inclusive environment where your ideas and contributions make a meaningful impact. Together, you'll help enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.