Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Lead global category strategies for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) indirect procurement, focusing on contract negotiation, supplier management, and cost optimization to support Agilent's life sciences and diagnostics operations.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Lead (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Global framework agreements, supplier performance scorecards, and cost reduction initiatives for industrial supplies, spare parts, tools, and related services.
Domain
Life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets (MRO spend)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, market analysis, risk mitigation, cost optimization, cross-functional collaboration, ERP proficiency
Preferred skills
Post-graduate degree, CPSM/CIPS/APICS/CSCP/PMP certifications, MRO experience in life sciences/medical devices, global supplier management, spend analytics
Technologies
SAP, Ariba
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global MRO category strategies; lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and supplier evaluations; manage strategic supplier relationships and conduct Quarterly Business Reviews; deliver annual cost savings and compliance targets; partner with Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams; provide sourcing leadership across additional indirect categories as needed.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC