Waters
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated
Commodity Manager - Indirect Procurement
to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of indirect services and goods (e.g., corporate services and/or other non-IT categories). 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
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible pricing and terms
Manage supplier relationships to ensure that they meet or exceed performance expectations
Identify opportunities for OpEx and CapEx cost savings and process improvements
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that procurement activities align with business objectives
Manage and report on savings KPIs
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, commodity management, or related field
Flexible to manage and support new commodities
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
Company Description 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: Commodity manager, category manager, supplier, vendor, procurement, sourcing, savings, Ariba
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Commodity Manager - Indirect Procurement
to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the procurement of indirect services and goods (e.g., corporate services and/or other non-IT categories). 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
Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure the best possible pricing and terms
Manage supplier relationships to ensure that they meet or exceed performance expectations
Identify opportunities for OpEx and CapEx cost savings and process improvements
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that procurement activities align with business objectives
Manage and report on savings KPIs
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in indirect procurement, commodity management, or related field
Flexible to manage and support new commodities
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
Company Description 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: Commodity manager, category manager, supplier, vendor, procurement, sourcing, savings, Ariba
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