Principal Sourcing Manager

Waters Corporation; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation in the United States is seeking a Principal Indirect Sourcing Manager to lead multiple indirect categories and drive savings through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management.

The role reports to the Director, Indirect Procurement and requires collaboration with stakeholders, strong negotiation and analytics, and the ability to work in-office Tuesday through Thursday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in indirect procurement or sourcing.
• Experience in change and continuous process improvement.
• Ability to manage new categories.
• Strong contract negotiation experience with suppliers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for a broad range of indirect services and goods.
• Identify opportunities for OpEx and CapEx cost reductions and budget savings.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable pricing and terms.
• Manage supplier relationships to meet performance expectations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives.
• Report monthly savings KPIs to Executives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

Sourcing strategy

Microsoft Office

SAP Ariba

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contracts

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Indirect Sourcing Manager to join our growing team, reporting to the Director, Indirect Procurement. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in managing two or more indirect categories e.g. HR, IT, Marketing, MRO, Professional Services, Real Estate & Facilities, Transportation & Logistics, T&E & Fleet. The candidate will develop and implement sourcing strategies to capture budget savings or cost reductions, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships. This is not a direct materials procurement role. To encourage collaboration and productivity, employees are required to be in the office Tuesday-Thursday (based on current policy).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for a broad range of indirect services and goods
• Pursue opportunities for significant OpEx and CapEx cost reductions and budget savings
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible pricing and terms
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure that they meet or exceed performance expectations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that procurement activities align with business objectives
• Manage and report monthly on savings KPIs to Executives
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in indirect procurement or sourcing
• Experience in change and continuous process improvement
• Flexible to manage and support new categories
• Strong negotiation skills and experience negotiating contracts with suppliers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and must be a self-starter
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP Ariba Sourcing and Contracts module

Company Description

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, our innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across chemistry, physics, and biology. We collaborate with customers around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, ensure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combating antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, our passionate team of ~16,000 colleagues turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.

Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.