Category Manager – HR and Legal Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement long-term global category strategies that align with Agilent’s business goals and financial objectives.

• Establish category roadmaps for: HR Services and Legal Services.

• Promote standardization, supplier consolidation, and demand management across various regions.

• Utilize market intelligence and benchmarking to guide sourcing decisions.

• Oversee global and regional sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, RFQs, negotiations, and contract execution.

• Negotiate intricate commercial models.

• Execute and oversee supplier governance, performance scorecards, and quarterly business reviews.

• Reduce supplier and commercial risks through structured contracting and governance frameworks.

• Align procurement strategies with functional priorities and regional specifics.

• Achieve year-over-year cost reductions and value creation in line with sourcing objectives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field.

• A minimum of 8 years of procurement/sourcing experience, with a strong emphasis on Indirect services.

• Proven experience in sourcing categories related to HR services/benefits and/or legal services.

• Demonstrated success in operating within a global, matrixed organization.

• Strong commercial acumen, along with expertise in negotiation and contract management.

• Capability to influence senior stakeholders and foster alignment across functions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus

• Stock options

• Benefits