Strategic Sourcing Manager

UK-Remote Location-Cheadle; Option to Work Remote in United Kingdom

Job Description

As a Strategic Services Sourcing Manager, you will take the lead in managing negotiations and developing strong business relationships with external Service Supplier companies on behalf of Agilent’s customers. You will be responsible for building effective and profitable agreements, transforming broad concepts into a structured Strategic Services Supplier Management Program.

In this role, you will be a key contributor to the solution design of local and multi-partner projects, where Agilent partners with Service Supplier companies to deliver complex, high-impact customer solutions. Your strategic mindset and ability to navigate multifaceted partnerships will be essential to driving value and innovation across our service sourcing initiatives.

Your main responsibilities will include:

Managing relationships with Service Providers and Contractors in local country on behalf of our customers.
Ensuring legal compliance and alignment with regional sourcing strategies.
Evaluating supplier performance and leading selection and negotiation processes to improve service levels and margins.
Build and maintain relationships with customers by having a customer first mindset
Supporting the development and implementation of sourcing strategies and supplier programs.
Handling supplier documentation, contracts, and data within your territory.
Collaborating with Service Sales, Program Managers, and local scheduling teams to maintain accurate supplier information.
Traveling up to 10 % as required.

Qualifications

Skills and background:

Sourcing Expertise
Familiarity with service provider business models; laboratory experience is a plus.
Strong business acumen and analytical skills to drive results and meet objectives
Fluent in English
Ability to work across countries and cultures
Manage multiple stakeholders

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.

Agilent 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.