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You are widely known as the best at what you do; now bring your Indirect Sourcing expertise to our global team. Agilent Indirect sourcing is a truly global team with presence in 10 countries: UK, Denmark, Germany, China, India, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Brazil, and the United States. As a Sourcing Manager, you will have the opportunity to develop professional partnerships with key stakeholders in supporting their sourcing needs for assigned countries/regions/categories
This role will be the Point of Contact for all Sourcing assignments in Greater China (Mainland, Hong Kong & Taiwan). The person will also support sourcing assignments across SAJK region as required and will report into Asia Pacific Regional Sourcing Director. There will also have opportunity to work on Regional/ Global Sourcing process improvement/cross functional projects. Your success will be measured on an annual saving plan as well as feedback from your key business stakeholders.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing sourcing strategy for Agilent China (Mainland, Hong Kong & Taiwan)and any other assigned countries/regions/categories.
- Leading RFP’s; e-Auctions, defining sourcing strategy for engagements; developing sourcing engagement communication plans; Drive commercial and contractual negotiation; execute end to end sourcing activities & aligning with stakeholders on supplier selection.
- Executing sourcing engagements, while balancing service levels, cost and compliance
- Conducting supply market analysis, cost modelling and bench - marking
- Lead relationship management with your suppliers as well as internal stakeholders for your assigned countries/categories
- Managing contract review/renewal process, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment on plans
- Negotiating favorable contract terms, conditions and price for Agilent
- Reviewing purchase requisitions for compliance and approval
- Reviewing supplier adds, and complete analysis/compliance in preparation for approval
- Providing efficient and consistent communication to stakeholders on the progress of sourcing engagements
- Adhering to Global Sourcing indirect policies, processes and procedures to ensure compliance
- Building business relationships/trust with key stakeholders
- Ability to work within a truly global, multi-cultural environment adapting style to support
- Providing leading / supporting roles in Compliance Audit Preparation work, Sourcing Audit support
- Delivering Sourcing knowledge sessions; communications & training for Greater China end users as
required.
- Proactively identifying savings opportunities and influencing stakeholders to buy into these solutions through robust analysis and ROI.
Key Skills/Qualification:
- Bachelors or Master’s degree or University Degree or equivalent.
- Proficiency in English language is a MUST
-Typically, 5-10 years relevant sourcing experience working in a multinational; multi-cultural environment
- Knowledge across key Asia Pacific markets especially Greater China & Asia Pacific countries for multiple indirect sourcing categories: HR, WPS, MRO, Professional Services , Finance , Marketing, and etc…
-Prior experience in leading complex RFP’s and negotiation skills are core to this position.
- Ability to clearly articulate strategy and gain alignment with senior management is critical for this position.
- Person needs to be self-starter & ability to work with minimal supervision.
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Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule.Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.