Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Agilent Technologies is seeking a Global Category Manager for HR and Legal Services to lead their sourcing strategy and supplier management. This role is crucial in driving value and ensuring high-quality service delivery while collaborating with HR and Legal leaders to align procurement strategies with business priorities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute multi-year global category strategies aligned to Agilent’s business priorities and financial targets
- Define category roadmaps for: HR Services (employee benefits, payroll, talent services, contingent labor support) Legal Services (outside counsel, IP support, litigation, etc.)
- Drive standardization, supplier consolidation, and demand management across regions
- Leverage market intelligence and benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions
- Lead global and regional sourcing initiatives (RFPs, RFQs, negotiations, contract execution)
- Negotiate complex commercial models (e.g., benefits brokerage, legal fee structures, outcome-based pricing)
- Implement and manage supplier governance, performance scorecards, and quarterly business reviews
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation from key suppliers
- Serve as the primary sourcing partner to Global HR and Legal leadership
- Align procurement strategies with functional priorities and regional nuances
- Influence stakeholders to adopt global sourcing strategies, policies, and preferred suppliers
- Support change management and communication to ensure successful implementation
- Mitigate supplier and commercial risks through structured contracting and governance models
- Ensure adherence to Agilent procurement policies, Delegation of Authority (DOA), and audit requirements
- Manage sensitive supplier relationships (e.g., legal firms, benefits providers) with appropriate confidentiality
- Deliver year-over-year cost savings and value creation aligned to sourcing targets
- Manage category spend visibility, forecasting, and reporting through Agilent procurement systems
- Identify and execute on total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization opportunities
- Track and report KPIs including savings, compliance, supplier performance, and stakeholder satisfaction
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline
- 10+ years of procurement/sourcing experience, with strong focus on Indirect services
- Demonstrated experience in HR services/benefits and/or legal services sourcing categories
- Proven success operating in a global, matrixed organization
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and contract management expertise
- Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across functions
- Master's or equivalent advanced degree
- Experience within a life sciences, diagnostics, or highly regulated industry
- Familiarity with Agilent systems and tools (Ariba eSourcing, Ironclad, spend analytics)
Benefits
- Eligibility for bonus
- Stock
- Benefits
- Option to work remotely
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