Procurement Manager

Becton Dickinson; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters Corporation seeks a Procurement Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers. This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance, support new product introductions, mitigate supply chain risks, and deliver cost savings within a manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and data-driven decision making to ensure reliable supply and competitive costs across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience.
• Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Manufacturing operations and supply chain support experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence cross-functional teams.
• ERP system experience, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives and cost competitiveness.
• Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier capabilities to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Manage key supplier relationships and conduct regular performance evaluations.
• Support new product introductions and supplier qualification activities.
• Develop cost models and total cost of ownership analyses for sourcing decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Waters Corporation seeks a Procurement Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers. This role partners with cross-functional teams to drive supplier performance, support new product introductions, mitigate supply chain risks, and deliver cost savings within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute commodity strategies aligned with business objectives and cost competitiveness
• Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier capabilities to identify sourcing opportunities
• Manage key supplier relationships and conduct regular performance evaluations
• Support new product introductions and supplier qualification activities
• Develop cost models and total cost of ownership analyses for sourcing decisions

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of sourcing, procurement, or commodity management experience
• Contract negotiation and supplier relationship management experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Manufacturing operations and supply chain support experience
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and influence cross-functional teams
• ERP system experience, preferably SAP (preferred)