Category Manager
Core
Managing global direct materials procurement strategies to ensure product availability, quality, and profitability while driving cost reduction and risk mitigation.
Role type
Category Manager (Procurement)
Builds
Supply chain resilience and cost-optimized material sourcing for Agilent's products
Domain
Manufacturing / Industrial Technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, supplier relationship management, market analysis, contract negotiation, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, ERP proficiency
Preferred skills
New product introduction (NPI) coordination, contract manufacturer (CM) management, value engineering, tariff mitigation
Technologies
SAP, Oracle
Responsibilities
Develop and lead regional or global direct materials procurement category strategies; manage supplier relationships including contract negotiation and performance monitoring; coordinate materials sourcing for new product introduction (NPI) projects; conduct market analysis and create sourcing strategy plans; collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, R&D, and Finance; lead process improvement efforts in cost reduction and risk avoidance.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
