Position Overview
The Global Category Manager is responsible for leading Agilent’s sourcing strategy and supplier management for HR Services (including Benefits) and Legal Services categories. This role operates within the global Indirect Strategic Sourcing organization and partners closely with HR and Legal business leaders to drive value, mitigate risk, and enable consistent, high-quality service delivery across Agilent’s global footprint.
This role is a key contributor to Agilent’s enterprise-wide procurement transformation, ensuring alignment to global category strategies while effectively addressing regional business needs. Critical to success in this role is the ability to influence senior stakeholders across functions and regions, drive alignment on strategic direction, and execute sourcing strategies with discipline to deliver measurable outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Global Category Strategy
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
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
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
Business Partnership & Stakeholder Alignment
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
Risk, Compliance & Contract Governance
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
Financial & Performance Management
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
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline
8+ 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
Preferred
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)
Success Measures
Delivery of annual savings targets and Transformation targets
Adoption of global category strategies
Supplier performance and service quality improvements
Contract compliance and risk mitigation
Stakeholder satisfaction and engagement
Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 10, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $107,440.00 - $201,450.00/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/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds 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 creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, 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 [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: OccasionalShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: AdministrationSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline
- 8+ 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
Agilent Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Agilent Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Agilent Technologies.
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Retirement Support — The core U.S. package highlights a generous 401(k) match as a strength. Retirement programs are positioned as competitive within the company’s total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a discount provides accessible equity and augments total compensation. Ownership opportunities are presented as a notable advantage alongside retirement benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, company holidays, a personal holiday, and paid volunteer time create a broad leave offering. Time off can accrue into multiple weeks in the first year, supporting flexibility.
Agilent Technologies Insights
What We Do
Analytical scientists and clinical researchers worldwide rely on Agilent to help fulfill their most complex laboratory demands. Our instruments, software, services and consumables address the full range of scientific and laboratory management needs—so our customers can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Whether a laboratory is engaged in environmental testing, academic research, medical diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals or food testing, Agilent provides laboratory solutions to meet their full spectrum of needs. We work closely with customers to help address global trends that impact human health and the environment, and to anticipate future scientific needs. Our solutions improve the efficiency of the entire laboratory, from sample prep to data interpretation and management. Customers trust Agilent for solutions that enable insights...for a better world.
