Category Manager for Raw Materials and Reagents

Job title: Category Manager for Raw Materials and Reagents

Company: Agilent Technologies


Job description: Job DescriptionAbout the department:
Agilent Procurement in Denmark is part of the Global Procurement organization and in charge of the global category Bioreagent and Medical Device. The category is sourcing materials on behalf of the LDG Division.The Category is responsible for the strategic sourcing of all raw materials, reagents and packaging materials for the Agilent manufacturing site in Glostrup, Denmark and in Carpinteria, California, USA. Our procurement team includes 16 employees in Denmark and one abroad in Spain. You will be part of a team of 4 Category Managers and 2 procurement engineers. We engage in selection of suppliers, contract negotiation, regulatory approval of suppliers and introduction of new products. We work closely with the Corporate Agilent Procurement function located in the US and Asia and have many stakeholders throughout the global Agilent organization.The position:
As Category Manager for raw materials and reagents, your primary responsibility will be to source, negotiate and ensure supply of raw materials, chemicals, and reagents. You will work with key stakeholders within, e.g. Manufacturing, R-D, Sales and Marketing, and Quality Assurance as well as working with leading global suppliers in the industry. Your primary stakeholders are based in Glostrup and in Carpinteria.Our suppliers and stakeholders are located globally. The travel activity in this position is expected to be 10-15 days per year.You will be responsible for your own supplier base, which you will manage independently. The position reports to the Director of the Strategic Category Bioreagent and Medical Device.What you will be doing:

• Continuously drive new improvement and savings projects
• Ensure assurance of supply of materials within your portfolio
• Supplier relationship management and in this context select and propose new suppliers to the organization
• Drive supplier quality compliance tasks related to the suppliers and the category and ensure that suppliers comply to relevant regulations (FDA/ISOI13485/MDSAP/IVDR)
• Support and execute corporate global cost savings projects
• Identify local savings opportunities and execute implementation
• Drafting and negotiating supply contracts for new suppliers as well as existing
• Building relationships with key suppliers and with internal stakeholders
• Create and execute the strategy for your portfolio of products and suppliers
• Maximizing value and limiting the risk of proposed solutions

QualificationsWe are looking for a colleague who wants be part of our procurement team and actively contribute to our goals with experience, the right attitude, and willingness to learn and go the extra mile.

• A sourcing professional with experience in the global raw material markets
• High degree of business acumen – you are able to maneuver in a complex and dynamic work environment and you can drive decision making with clear communications and fact-based analysis.
• Constructive and inclusive approach – collaborates and aligns stakeholders across functions,
• Committed and take ownership of challenges and drives progress towards clear targets.
• 3 years of experience within the sourcing of raw materials or commodities preferably from the pharmaceutical industry or medical device industry
• You have analytical capabilities preferably with an academic background (Bachelor/Master in business Economics/procurement/supply chain or similar
• Strong commercial skills and competencies
• Experience with Category Management and SRM concepts
• You are capable of working cross-functionally with people at all levels of the organization
• You have good cross-cultural understanding and you flourish in an international setting
• You are fluent in spoken and written English
• You are robust and you have a sense of urgency combined with a good sense of humor.
• Moreover, it is a prerequisite that you are self-motivated and have a high drive and level of engagement.

At Agilent we offer:

• Training and development opportunities
• A commitment to work/life balance
• Total Compensation Package including medical and dental benefits, retirement programs and more
• A company with values around innovation and contribution, uncompromising integrity, trust, respect and teamwork, speed, focus, and accountability
• The diversity of cultural and individual perspectives held by our employees and their commitment to inclusion

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek — so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Information about Agilent is available atAdditional DetailsThis job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely.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 opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.Travel Required: 10% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Manufacturing

Expected salary:

Location: Glostrup, Hovedstaden

Job date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025 22:42:55 GMT

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