Director of Enterprise Procurement leading strategic sourcing and procurement operations at BusPatrol. Focusing on hardware manufacturing and global supply chain management in a hybrid role.
About the role
- Strategic Procurement Engagement Manager collaborating with SCP customers to generate strategic agreements. Leading negotiations and developing commercial strategies with a focus on lab equipment and services.
Responsibilities
- Connect with SCP (Strategic Customer Program) customers' procurement (Global / Regional) to generate high-impact, strategic commercial agreements (e.g., MFAs, Pricing & Discount Agreements, RFPs) that position Agilent as their preferred vendor and expand our wallet share.
- Develop and execute commercial strategies for each account in intimate collaboration with the respective Strategic Accounts Managers and Experts in Finance / Legal / Contracts.
- Align our One Agilent commercial approach globally within a given SCP account (e.g., support regions to set up amendments for their local requirements)
- Lead the negotiations – be the face and spokesperson to customer procurement: Orchestrate Agilent resources to form a negotiation team with defined R&R and deliverables.
- Set the strategy and tactics for the respective negotiation rounds.
- Be the expert & consultant for your SCP peers for all strategies, tactics, tools, and processes around impactful negotiations.
- Mentor and train peers to enhance their capabilities - Share your expertise & experience proactively.
- Work with Finance & Legal to develop customized financial solutions to support the individual financial challenges & requirements for our customers.
- Lead our SCP initiatives for “monetization of value”.
- Interface closely with Finance, Legal, and Agilent Executives to share customer insights and to gain support/approval for contracts, commercial models, collaborations, etc.
- Monitor and share industry trends in procurement and sourcing.
- Monitor and report on contract negotiation projects, commercial program execution with key performance indicators (# projects, timelines, savings, risk mitigation, goal achievement etc.)
Requirements
- Degree in Economics, Legal, or Natural Sciences
- Strong experience (8+years) and professional skills in negotiating contracts, large deals, T&C’s, etc., ideally in the context of lab equipment and/or service of laboratory instrumentation and software.
- International business experience and familiar with working with large multinational companies.
- Strong financial acumen and ability to judge & balance cross-functional requirements
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team and build productive business relationships, both internal/external.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and oral presentation/negotiation skills in English / native language
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Benefits
- Motivated Teams: Collaborate with highly motivated teams and take on exciting responsibilities.
- Challenging Projects: Engage in dynamic, collaborative projects.
- Development Opportunities: Benefit from diverse opportunities for professional growth.
- Corporate Culture: Be part of an exceptional corporate culture.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a good work-life balance.
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Permanent Contract: Secure a permanent contract with a fast-growing global company.
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Location requirements
Contract Management Specialist at Boeing focusing on intellectual property and data rights issues in aerospace contracts. Leading negotiation efforts and developing junior teammates within contract discipline.
Operativer Einkäufer responsible for procurement negotiations and supply chain management in cosmetics sector. Ensuring timely economic purchasing and team collaboration in processes.
Supply and Administrative Manager responsible for planning and controlling procurement activities. Leading teams and ensuring availability of quality items and services aligned with contracts at Orizon.
Lead Specialist managing Procure - to - Pay operations at GES. Resolving P2P matters and ensuring compliance in purchasing and invoice processing.
Sourcing Specialist supporting procurement activities for demolition and remediation projects at Alcoa. Leading negotiations and managing contractor relationships to align with global procurement policies.
Strategic Buyer at tonies shaping category strategies and guiding the RfQ process. Collaborating with Product Development and Sourcing Hub to ensure cost transparency and technical feasibility.
Amazon Category Manager at mammaly handling portfolio performance and optimizing product details on Amazon. Collaborating with teams to enhance e - commerce strategies and customer insights.
Procurement Manager overseeing IT/OT systems and supplier contracts for DSL - 01 SAF project in Amsterdam. Collaborating with cross - functional teams to ensure timely and budget - friendly procurement.
Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager responsible for developing sourcing strategies across indirect spend categories. Driving best - in - class sourcing practices, supplier management, and collaboration in a leading company.