Category Manager
Agilent Technologies · Wilmington, DE · 1 mo ago
On-siteManufacturing$86k–$134k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead implementation of major regional or global direct materials procurement category strategies.
- Manage company total costs of ownership through volume and technology leverage.
- Mitigate risks to the company and ensure supply chain resiliency.
- Bring new products to market in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinate materials sourcing for new product introduction (NPI) projects.
- Establish and manage supplier relationships, including negotiating contracts and prices, and monitoring supplier performance.
- Contribute to or lead process improvement efforts, such as in new product introduction (NPI), resourcing, supply chain improvements, risk mitigation/avoidance, tariff mitigation, materials cost reduction SPR/POR, and supplier quality.
- Manage contract manufacturer (CM) or original design manufacturer (ODM) relationships to ensure best total cost of ownership, availability, and inventory optimization.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent.
- 4+ years of experience in category management, procurement, or buyer roles.
- Experience managing suppliers, driving supplier cost and quality enhancement.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).