What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Procurement Specialist - Commodity Management position at Agilent?
Description
Join Agilent as a Senior Procurement Specialist in Commodity Management, where you will work in conjunction with Agilent Global Commodity Management team to drive strategic sourcing initiatives for new product introductions (NPI). In this role, you'll build and maintain collaborative relationships with Vendors, R&D and business units to ensure a robust and cost-competitive Supply Chain which is aligned with Agilent’s business goals. This position offers the opportunity to craft the future of our products through proactive supplier management and innovative procurement strategies.
Key Responsibilities :
Industry Insight : Work across key commodities including Contract Manufacturing, Metal Fabrication, Plastics and Critical IP supporting the Life Sciences Industry
Strategic Sourcing for NPI : Own the development of strategic commodity directions, participate in early technology scouting with R&D, and handle supplier selection to improve supply chain strength.
Relationship management : Build and maintain strong relationships with global teams and vendors to foster long-term partnerships, acting as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by providing strategic insights and guidance.
Contract Management : Responsible for contractual agreements, including NDAs, Supply Agreements and Design Win Agreements, to secure crucial partnerships.
Supply Chain Risk Management : Conduct high-level risk analysis of selected suppliers, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and eliminating potential supply chain risks for new products.
Cost Optimization : Establish and achieve total cost of ownership targets that align with business objectives, implementing initiatives that meet or exceed these goals.
Stakeholder Collaboration :
Provide regular updates to executive partners, ensuring alignment on supply base strategies.
Collaborate with business units to fully understand their needs and translate them into actionable procurement strategies, seeing opportunities for added value such as quick-turn solutions for NPI delivery.
Continuous Improvement :
Drive supply base competitiveness by securing the best total cost of ownership for Agilent’s products.
Develop continuous improvement within the supply chain, ensuring ongoing cost reductions and efficiency gains.
This role is pivotal in ensuring that Agilent’s new products are supported by a reliable, efficient, and strategically aligned supply chain. If you're passionate about procurement and want to make a significant impact on product development, this is the opportunity for you.
Qualifications
Bachelor / Master's Degree or equivalent in either Engineering, Business or Supply Chain
8 years of validated experience working in a procurement role for a large organization.
SAP knowledge is desirable but not crucial
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Comfortable working across different cultures, countries, and time zones.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate optimally with partners at all levels.
Confidence in presenting to senior management
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least January 7, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $100, - $168, plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. 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 : 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 or contact 1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit
Travel Required : 10% of the Time
Shift : Duration :
No End Date
Job Function : Manufacturing
Salary : $100 - $168
