Strategic Negotiations Manager
Waters Corporation · Milford, MA · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead high-value customer negotiations involving complex global frameworks, pricing consistency, and multi-entity agreements
- Drive alignment on deal strategy across Sales, Finance, Legal, and Contracting
- Identify and mitigate financial, legal, and operational risks (e.g., discount leakage, unfavorable terms)
- Evaluate deal structures to balance growth, margin, and risk
- Support pricing governance and contract execution consistency
- Design and implement scalable frameworks, tools, and processes
- Provide insights through reporting, dashboards, and QBR support
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in commercial negotiations, deal strategy, or contracting/pricing
- Proven experience with large, complex, customer-facing negotiations
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills
- Background in life sciences or analytical instruments preferred
Skills & Capabilities
- Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Strong commercial, financial, and risk management acumen
- Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global environment
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools