Principal Commodity Manager

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.

This is a hybrid role with three days a week at our headquarters in Milford, MA.

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

• 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

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.