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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

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