Strategic Sourcing Manager

Agilent Technologies

. Develop and execute global category strategies for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO), including industrial supplies, spare parts, tools, and related services .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $109,600 - $205,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on MRO categories, supplier management, and contract negotiation. Proven ability to deliver cost savings and manage supplier relationships in a global context.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationCost OptimizationMRO Category Management

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCategory ManagementCost AnalysisSupplier EvaluationNegotiationRisk MitigationKPI TrackingValue EngineeringDemand ManagementProcurement Governance

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingStakeholder Management

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAPAribaSpend Analytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCIPSAPICS/CSCPPMP

Industry Keywords

Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO)Indirect ProcurementLife SciencesMedical DeviceRegulated Manufacturing

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute global category strategies for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (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
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 and maintain supplier performance scorecards
Assess and mitigate supply risks through structured risk reviews, dual-sourcing strategies, and supplier diversification
Partner with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finance, and regional procurement teams
Provide guidance on procurement governance, contract compliance, and supplier issue resolution
Deliver annual cost savings and cost avoidance targets aligned with enterprise goals
Monitor market trends, commodity indices, and supply market dynamics to proactively adjust strategies
Track and report KPIs including savings delivery, compliance, supplier performance, and risk mitigation
Provide sourcing leadership across additional indirect categories as required
Lead cross-category initiatives, transformation efforts, and enterprise procurement projects
Support regional sourcing needs while maintaining alignment with global procurement strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management
Demonstrated experience in indirect procurement, including contract negotiation and supplier management
Experience in indirect procurement, contract negotiation, and supplier management
Preferred: post-graduate degree and/or professional certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, APICS/CSCP, or PMP
Preferred: 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 such as SAP and Ariba, and spend analytics tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for bonus
Stock
Benefits
Occasional travel