Strategic Sourcing Lead - Life Sciences & NPI

BD; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Product Management to ensure cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, negotiation, and analytical skills within a manufacturing environment. Join a global leader in life sciences with a focus on regulated testing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, commodity management, category management, or supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and supply chains.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities and suppliers to support business objectives.
• Lead RFQs, supplier selection processes, and sourcing projects.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and long-term supply agreements.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and supplier qualification efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Waters is seeking a Procurement Manager to develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities, partnering with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Planning, and Product Management to ensure cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, negotiation, and analytical skills within a manufacturing environment. Join a global leader in life sciences with a focus on regulated testing environments.