Strategic Sourcing Manager

Role: Strategic Sourcing Lead for Indirect Procurement (MRO) at Agilent, focusing on developing and executing global category strategies for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations. Responsibilities: lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Finance to ensure operational continuity and cost savings. Develop global frameworks, conduct market analysis, and drive cost reduction and value engineering projects. Monitor supplier performance, mitigate risks, and support enterprise-wide sourcing needs across indirect categories. Qualifications: Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Engineering, or Business; 8+ years in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management, with a strong background in indirect spend categories. Preferred: postgraduate degrees or certifications (CPSM, CIPS, APICS, PMP), experience in regulated environments like life sciences or medical devices, proficiency with SAP, Ariba, and spend analytics tools. High-Value: managing MRO categories including industrial supplies, maintenance services, and lab equipment; global and multi-regional sourcing; contract negotiation and long-term supplier agreements. Work Setup: full-time, on-site with occasional travel.