Strategic Sourcing Manager

Agilent Technologies; California (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Lead for Indirect Procurement (MRO) to develop and execute global category strategies for maintenance, repair, and operations. The role focuses on delivering cost savings, managing supplier contracts, and mitigating risks across regions.

You will lead cross-functional collaborations with operations, engineering, finance, and regional teams, oversee supplier performance, and support broader indirect spend initiatives in a regulated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement.
• Experience in indirect categories including MRO, contract negotiations, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for maintenance, repair, and operations.
• Manage complex sourcing initiatives and negotiate supplier contracts.
• Oversee supplier performance, mitigate risks, and deliver cost savings.
• Lead cross-functional collaborations with operations, engineering, finance, and regional teams.
• Support broader indirect spend categories and enterprise procurement projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

MRO knowledge

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Role: Strategic Sourcing Lead for Indirect Procurement (MRO) at Agilent, focusing on developing and executing global category strategies for maintenance, repair, and operations. Responsibilities: manage complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate supplier contracts, oversee supplier performance, mitigate risks, and deliver cost savings; lead cross-functional collaborations with operations, engineering, finance, and regional teams; support broader indirect spend categories and enterprise procurement projects. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related; 8+ years in strategic sourcing or procurement, with expertise in indirect categories including MRO, contract negotiations, and supplier management. HighValue: experience in life sciences, medical devices, or regulated manufacturing environments; knowledge of MRO categories like industrial supplies, spare parts, and lab support; proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Ariba) and spend analytics; certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP are advantageous. WorkSetup: full-time, day shift, occasional travel; hybrid or remote considered.