Purchasing

Overview

Thermo Fisher Scientific recognizes great value in our partnership with our supply base. Below, you will find helpful information for interacting with us and our Procurement systems.  Using platforms such as Coupa, SAP Ariba, Mosaic, and others is a standard part of doing business with us; we want to empower you to feel comfortable using these tools efficiently and effectively.

Supplier Expectations/Guiding Principles

All suppliers partnering with Thermo Fisher Scientific are expected to conduct business ethically and in alignment with the principles we uphold. Supply partners must adhere to Thermo Fisher’s Terms & Conditions and our Supplier Code of Conduct. These documents, along with all relevant policies, are available for your reference at any time at: Thermo Fisher Global Procurement - Key Policies for Suppliers.

 

We expect our supply partners to uphold high standards across all aspects of our collaboration. This includes:

  • Maintaining competitive pricing
  • Keeping product catalogs up to date
  • Delivering high-quality products on time and in full
  • Providing timely and responsive customer service
  • Ensuring accurate invoicing. 

Suppliers must also comply with our Purchase Order-Before-Invoice policy: no goods or services should be provided without a valid Purchase Order issued by Thermo Fisher Scientific. Invoices must reference this valid PO number, or they will be rejected.

We also encourage our suppliers to embrace our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, working with us to drive shared success.

 

As a standard, Thermo Fisher requires 90-day payment terms for all North American suppliers and 60-day payment terms for suppliers in EMEA and APAC regions. No exceptions to these terms will be granted without explicit, upfront approval from the Thermo Fisher Global Procurement team.

 

General Support, Queries, & Contact Information

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, we believe that strong relationships and open communication with our supply partners are essential to our mutual success. To support and strengthen these partnerships, we encourage transparent dialogue and collaboration.

An expectation of doing business with Thermo Fisher Scientific is that suppliers will engage with our Procurement systems (Coupa, SAP ARIBA, Mosaic, and others). Examples of engagement with the Procurement systems may include:

  • Enablement on the requested system’s “network” (no charge; less than 15 minutes to register)

  • Receiving of orders (PO’s/Purchase Orders) via the system/system’s network

  • Order Confirmations/Order Acknowledgements

  • Electronic Invoicing (where available)

  • Creation/Maintenance of catalogs (if applicable)

If you have questions or need support, please use the following guidance to connect with the appropriate contacts:

  • Purchase Order (PO) Guidance – Our POs contain valuable information such as billing details, key contacts for specific orders, due dates, payment terms, and more. Please refer to the PO as your first point of reference for any order-related questions.

  • Local/Site Contact – If your inquiry isn’t addressed by the PO details, please reach out directly to the Thermo Fisher contact listed on the PO for additional support.
     

  • For further guidance, please consult:

*Please note that, depending on the Thermo Fisher sites you support, you may receive orders and interact with one or more of our procurement systems. While the format and layout of Purchase Orders may vary slightly across platforms, all compliance requirements and policy expectations remain consistent and must be followed regardless of the issuing system.

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