Procurement Manager

Job Description

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Agilent Technologies - we stand for high-tech and laboratory expertise around the world. As a worldwide company based in Santa Clara, CA in the heart of Silicon Valley, we offer instruments, software, services and supplies for the entire workflow in the analytical laboratory. Our solutions and products are used among other things for the development of new drugs, food testing, cancer research and in doping control. We inspire discoveries that advance the quality of life.

To support the continued growth and excellence of our global operations, we are seeking a

Procurement Manager with a strong focus on ensuring optimal part availability, effective inventory management, and high supplier quality standards. The ideal candidate will possess proven leadership and management capabilities to inspire, develop, and guide both direct and cross-functional teams. This role also requires the ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers, integrate seamlessly into the supply chain, and collaborate closely with cross-functional leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage buyer teams across multiple geographic locations, ensuring alignment with procurement goals and operational efficiency.
  
• Management of the procurement and supply chain of raw material for serial production and logistic centers with highest part availability.
  
• Inventory management for different product lines with high technology life sciences products, throughout the product life cycle.
  
• Ensuring delivery schedules, leading escalations and support negotiations.
  
• Close collaboration with production and surrounding departments.
  
• Master data governance, ERP set up enhancements and fostering best practice mythology.
  
• Support of global procurement teams and worldwide efficiency improvements.
  
• Support strategic supply chain initiatives.
  
• Drive and/or support organizational programs and projects.
  
• Ensure continues knowledge enhancement and keeping abreast on supply chain trends.
  
• Accountable for ensuring departmental compliance with internal policies, regulatory standards, and audit requirements.
  

Qualifications

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• Bachelor�s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
  
• 10+ years' of experience in procurement, supply chain, or operations management.
  
• 2+ years' of experience leading a team, program or project.
  
• Strong team orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage remote teams effectively.
  
• Proven success in ensuring supply continuity, driving cost optimization, managing inventory effectively, and maintaining high standards of supplier quality.
  
• Advance skills in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  
• Strong understanding of life science instrumentation; prior experience in this area is a valuable asset.
  

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least August 13, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $111,840.00 - $174,750.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.

Travel Required:

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Occasional

Shift:

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Day

Duration:

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No End Date

Job Function:

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Manufacturing