Lead, Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager

Entegris•Bedford, MA

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Here at Entegris, we use advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world, and we are seeking employees who have the drive to continue that mission. The Role: Our site in Bedford, MA is seeking a Lead, Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our team. The Lead, Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager, for North American supporting, but not limited to, Professional Services – Corporate Services (Marketing, Finance, Consulting, Legal, HR, IT ) , is a key position within Entegris' Indirect Procurement organization to identify, deliver, and support sourcing initiatives to meet cost savings, cost avoidance, and revenue generating goals. Equally important to achieving financial objectives is providing world class support to business and manufacturing partners. What You’ll Do : Support business needs by providing strategic sourcing and developing negotiation strategies to best drive optimal market pricing. Partner primarily with the Business areas from Entegris to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and decision-makers. Develop strong relationships internally within the greater Procurement and legal organization, including the Contract Managers and Strategic Buyers. Develop a deep understanding of the supply market landscape relative to the initiatives that require sourcing support. Support the Category Manager in category strategy development and generate an opportunity pipeline. Strategic Sourcing: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories, focusing on cost savings and risk mitigation. Lead RFPs, negotiations, and contract management. Seek to uncover and influence new and innovative approaches to solve business needs. Support the development and negotiation of appropriate contracting with adequate coverage alongside the Contract Manager. Understand key cost drivers and financial modeling. Identify and utilize market and index information to guide on global price impacts. Effectively interface with suppliers to negotiate on commercial terms, with a strong understanding in business strategies to meet Entegris’ business expectations while establishing an appropriate partnership . Coordinate and proceed with regional/global supplier negotiations including the dissemination of RFx documents and/or reverse auctions with detailed bid results analysis. Identify opportunities to aggregate similar business requirements at a global level to rationalize suppliers. Support the Category Manager to assess and mitigate risks to ensure solid business continuity plans. Educate and assist key stakeholders on the sourcing process, best practices, and the capital approval process as needed. Support development and training of standards, guidelines, and policy compliance requirements at global and regional levels. Develop in -depth understanding of manufacturing processes, costs, supply chains, and strong business sense in making strategic and tactical decisions. Oversee vendor onboarding, performance reviews, and compliance with contractual obligations, maintain vendor scorecards and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs , s upport VMO reporting and analytics for executive visibility and QBRs. What We Seek : Support business needs by providing strategic sourcing and developing negotiation strategies to best drive optimal market pricing. Partner primarily with the Busi ness areas from Entegris to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and decision-makers. Develop strong relationships internally within the greater Procurement organization, including the Contract Managers and Strategic Buyers. Develop a deep understanding of the supply market landscape relative to the initiatives that require sourcing support. Support the Category Manager in category strategy development and generate an opportunity pipeline. Seek to uncover and influence new and innovative approaches to solve business needs. Support the development and negotiation of appropriate contracting with adequate coverage alongside the Contract Manager. Understand key cost drivers and financial modeling. Identify and utilize market and index information to guide on global price impacts. Effectively interface with suppliers to negotiate on commercial terms, with a strong understanding in business strategies to meet Entegris’ business expectations while establishing an appropriate partnership . Coordinate and proceed with regional/global supplier negotiations including the dissemination of RFx documents and/or reverse auctions with detailed bid results analysis. Identify opportunities to aggregate similar business requirements at a global level to rationalize suppliers. Support the Category Manager to assess and mitigate risks to ensure solid business continuity plans. Educate and assist key stakeholders on the sourcing process, best practices, and the capital approval process as needed. Support development and training of standards, guidelines, and policy compliance requirements at global and regional levels. Develop in -depth understanding of manufacturing processes, costs, supply chains, and strong business sense in making strategic and tactical decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field.
Experience in Strategic Sourcing or Procurement: 5-10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, with a track record of successful vendor negotiations, cost reduction, understanding and negotiating contracts and process improvements.
Vendor Management & Governance: Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and performance management. Analytical mindset with experience in vendor performance metrics.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Negotiation Skills: Ability to drive cost savings, secure favorable terms, and build long-term supplier relationships.
Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to analyze data, trends, and market conditions to make informed sourcing decisions.
Project Management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including timelines, budgets, and resources.
Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively liaise with suppliers, internal teams, and stakeholders.
ERP/Software Proficiency: Familiarity with procurement software, ERP systems (Preferably SAP), Power BI.
Attention to Detail: Ensuring that sourcing decisions are precise and aligned with organizational goals.
Adaptability: Ability to navigate changing market conditions and adjust sourcing strategies as necessary.
Team Collaboration: Ability to work well with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations.
Continuous Improvement Mindset : Identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, cost optimization, and process efficiency.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IT Categories (Software, Hardware, Cyber Security, Telecom) will be considered a Plus.

Responsibilities

Support business needs by providing strategic sourcing and developing negotiation strategies to best drive optimal market pricing.
Partner primarily with the Business areas from Entegris to establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and decision-makers.
Develop strong relationships internally within the greater Procurement and legal organization, including the Contract Managers and Strategic Buyers.
Develop a deep understanding of the supply market landscape relative to the initiatives that require sourcing support.
Support the Category Manager in category strategy development and generate an opportunity pipeline.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories, focusing on cost savings and risk mitigation.
Lead RFPs, negotiations, and contract management.
Seek to uncover and influence new and innovative approaches to solve business needs.
Support the development and negotiation of appropriate contracting with adequate coverage alongside the Contract Manager.
Understand key cost drivers and financial modeling.
Identify and utilize market and index information to guide on global price impacts.
Effectively interface with suppliers to negotiate on commercial terms, with a strong understanding in business strategies to meet Entegris’ business expectations while establishing an appropriate partnership .
Coordinate and proceed with regional/global supplier negotiations including the dissemination of RFx documents and/or reverse auctions with detailed bid results analysis.
Identify opportunities to aggregate similar business requirements at a global level to rationalize suppliers.
Support the Category Manager to assess and mitigate risks to ensure solid business continuity plans.
Educate and assist key stakeholders on the sourcing process, best practices, and the capital approval process as needed.
Support development and training of standards, guidelines, and policy compliance requirements at global and regional levels.
Develop in -depth understanding of manufacturing processes, costs, supply chains, and strong business sense in making strategic and tactical decisions.
Oversee vendor onboarding, performance reviews, and compliance with contractual obligations, maintain vendor scorecards and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs , s upport VMO reporting and analytics for executive visibility and QBRs.

Benefits

Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck.
Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
Compensation: $ 114,000.00 - 142,500.00 per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
Annual bonus eligibility
Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
Education assistance to support your learning journey
A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence

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