Senior Program Manager, Procurement Category Strategy & Performance Management

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Thermo Services (Hungary) Kft.
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Budapest

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Responsibilities

Leadership of enterprise-wide Procurement Enablement initiatives from strategy through execution, adoption, and continuous improvement
Development and management of multi-year roadmaps aligned with Procurement transformation priorities and business objectives
Establishment of governance frameworks, operating models, prioritization methodologies, and execution standards
Application of continuous improvement methodologies to improve scalability, consistency, and execution effectiveness
Development and implementation of standardized category strategy frameworks across global Procurement categories
Partnership with Category Managers and Procurement leaders to improve strategic planning, category maturity, and execution alignment
Standardization of category planning methodologies, templates, governance processes, and best practices
Enablement of Procurement teams to strengthen strategic category management capabilities and long-term value creation
Support of procurement transformation initiatives focused on sourcing effectiveness, operating model maturity, and organizational capability development
Leadership of procurement governance initiatives that improve performance transparency, accountability, and decision-making
Development of executive dashboards, scorecards, KPI frameworks, and reporting processes
Driving procurement taxonomy standardization, master data governance, and reporting consistency across systems and business units
Partnership with Digital, Data & Analytics, and Procurement Operations teams to improve data quality and reporting capabilities
Establishment of governance forums, performance reviews, and escalation processes that strengthen execution discipline
Influence and alignment of senior leaders across Procurement, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Digital, Sustainability, and Business functions
Leadership of executive governance reviews, strategic planning discussions, and cross-functional decision-making forums
Serving as a strategic partner between Procurement leadership, category teams, and enterprise stakeholders
Communication of program progress, business outcomes, risks, and opportunities to executive audiences
Identification of opportunities to improve procurement effectiveness through process optimization, standardization, digital enablement, and analytics
Driving continuous improvement initiatives that increase planning consistency, operational efficiency, and organizational scalability
Establishment of best practices and lessons learned that strengthen Procurement Enablement capabilities
Benchmarking industry best practices and recommending improvements that advance procurement maturity and performance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, or related discipline
Experience working in regulated industries such as life sciences, pharmaceutical, or medical device
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
Strong practitioner experience in Category Management, Procurement Operations, Procurement Excellence, or enterprise PMO environments preferred
Experience driving procurement governance, performance management, taxonomy standardization, or operating model transformation initiatives strongly preferred
Experience operating within global, regulated, and highly matrixed organizations preferred
Experience leading organizational change management and enterprise process standardization initiatives preferred
Strong program leadership and strategic execution capabilities
Deep understanding of Category Management, procurement operating models, and procurement transformation principles
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment without direct authority
Excellent executive communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect procurement performance to operational and financial outcomes
Experience developing governance frameworks, KPI structures, and executive reporting models
Knowledge of procurement taxonomy, master data governance, and enterprise reporting practices preferred
Continuous improvement experience such as Lean Six Sigma, PPI, or equivalent preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, procurement systems, reporting platforms, and program management tools
Willingness to travel 15–30% annually

What we offer

Competitive remuneration
Annual incentive plan bonus scheme
Healthcare
Company pension
Range of employee benefits

Company info

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.