Strategic Sourcing Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for MRO, including industrial supplies, spare parts, tools, and related services.
• Conduct supply market and cost analysis to inform sourcing decisions and long-term category roadmaps.
• Create and deploy regional or enterprise-wide sourcing strategies aligned with business and operational objectives.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing activities, including RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, supplier evaluations, and negotiations.
• Establish and manage global framework agreements to drive standardization, leverage scale, and maximize total value.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, value engineering, and demand management initiatives.
• Ensure category strategies address current and future business needs, positioning procurement as a value-adding partner.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships at a global or multi-regional level.
• Lead commercial and contractual negotiations, including complex service and indirect spend agreements.
• Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and maintain supplier performance scorecards.
• Assess and mitigate supply risks through structured risk reviews, dual-sourcing strategies, and supplier diversification.
• Promote strong supplier partnerships aligned with Agilent’s values, compliance requirements, and sustainability goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and regional procurement teams.
• Collaborate with site and regional stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies support operational continuity and long-term growth.
• Provide guidance on procurement governance, contract compliance, and supplier issue resolution.
• Build strong internal relationships across sites and regions to ensure alignment and effective execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience, of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management.
• Demonstrated experience in indirect procurement, including contract negotiation and supplier management.
• Preferred / Advantageous: Post-graduate degree and/or professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, APICS/CSCP, or PMP.
• Experience managing MRO categories within life sciences, medical device, laboratory, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of MRO spend categories, including industrial consumables, spare parts, maintenance services, calibration services, gases, chemicals, and lab equipment support.
• Experience leading complex negotiations, long-term supplier agreements, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Experience working with global suppliers and multi-region sourcing strategies.
• Proficiency with ERP and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba) and spend analytics tools.