Strategic Sourcing Manager
Core
Manage negotiations and develop business relationships with external Service Supplier companies to deliver complex, high-impact customer solutions on behalf of Agilent.
Role type
Strategic Sourcing Manager (Services)
Builds
Structured Strategic Services Supplier Management Programs and multi-partner project solutions
Domain
Life Sciences / Laboratory Services
Required skills
Sourcing expertise, familiarity with service provider business models, laboratory experience, strong business acumen, analytical skills, contract management, stakeholder management
Preferred skills
Ability to work across countries and cultures
Technologies
Contract management systems, supplier data platforms
Responsibilities
Manage relationships with Service Providers and Contractors in local country, ensure legal compliance and alignment with regional sourcing strategies, evaluate supplier performance and lead selection and negotiation processes, support the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and supplier programs, handle supplier documentation, contracts, and data within territory, collaborate with Service Sales, Program Managers, and local scheduling teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC