Job Description

The Strategic Services Sourcing Manager in the Customer Service Organization (CSO) is responsible for managing regional Services Suppliers, overseeing the OEM and third-party provider (3PP) quotes and capabilities, negotiating, and overseeing risk as required. This includes managing the activities of planning, process, systems, budget, monitoring, reporting and ensuring that we optimize our supplier engagements.

Master level Strategic Services Sourcing Managers are also responsible for service delivery of CrossLab sourcing services to customers, providing expert consultancy on topics such as: Total Cost of ownership, contract negotiations, supplier rationalization, and Cost Savings performance KPIs.

Your Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Implement global sourcing strategy in assigned territory, ensuring effective SSM program

• Develop and execute service sourcing strategies, plans, and priorities, collaborating with business partners

• Manages customer programs and projects such budget, pricing, tender, and quoting support for customer assets

• Participate in customer reviews with the Enterprise team to represent Strategic Sourcing and discuss status, planning, and additional savings opportunities

• Performs CSS/RFP implementation services for customers by managing change orders and renewals

• Evaluate supplier bids, select vendor partners, and negotiate contracts (OEM/3PP/ASP) on a global or regional scale to meet the needs of Agilent’s customers and achieve our cost savings, strategic, and quality goals

• Maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers while optimally resolving supplier performance / capability issues

• Recommend alternative suppliers to meet evolving customer needs

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree or equivalent

Typically, at least 10+ years relevant experience for entry to this level

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases.Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030.For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Option to Work Remote

Yes

Travel Required

25% of the Time

Shift

Day

Duration

No End Date

Job Function

Services & Support