What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Commodity Manager - Corporate Services position at Waters Corporation?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Sourcing Manager –Services to join our team, reporting to the Director, Indirect Procurement. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of Corporate Services, e.g., Marketing, HR, Professional Services, T&E, Fleet, and SaaS). The candidate will develop and implement sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600 passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science .
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key Words
Indirect sourcing procurement SaaS HR Human Resources Professional Services Marketing Fleet T&E Change M&A Savings cost reduction stakeholder management supplier relationship
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Principal Sourcing Manager –Services to join our team, reporting to the Director, Indirect Procurement. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of Corporate Services, e.g., Marketing, HR, Professional Services, T&E, Fleet, and SaaS). The candidate will develop and implement sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for a broad range of indirect services and goods
- Pursue opportunities for significant OpEx and CapEx cost reductions and budget savings
- Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible pricing and terms
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure that they meet or exceed performance expectations
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that procurement activities align with business objectives
- Manage and report on savings KPIs to Executives
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 5 years of experience in indirect procurement, commodity management, or related field
- Experience in change and continuous process improvement
- Flexible to manage and support new categories
- Strong negotiation skills and experience negotiating contracts with suppliers
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP Ariba
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,600 passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science .
Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our core values at Waters Corporation. It benefits our employees, our products, our customers and our community. Waters complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Waters is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Key Words
Indirect sourcing procurement SaaS HR Human Resources Professional Services Marketing Fleet T&E Change M&A Savings cost reduction stakeholder management supplier relationship