Lead, Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager

Entegris•Bedford, MA

16h•$114,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Entegris is seeking a Lead, Indirect Strategic Sourcing Manager to join its Indirect Procurement organization. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, this hybrid role leads strategic sourcing initiatives across North America, primarily for Information Technology categories such as IT professional services, software, hardware, and cybersecurity. The role partners with IT and business stakeholders to develop and execute sourcing strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and deliver measurable value through cost savings, cost avoidance, risk mitigation, and other strategic business outcomes. Knowledge of professional and corporate services such as marketing, finance, consulting, legal, and HR is a plus. The position supports business needs through strategic sourcing, negotiation, supplier and stakeholder relationship management, market analysis, category strategy development, and contract support. It leads sourcing events and negotiations, helps assess and mitigate supply risks, and supports supplier governance, onboarding, performance reviews, compliance, scorecards, SLAs, KPIs, reporting, and quarterly business reviews. The role also helps educate stakeholders on sourcing processes and supports the development and compliance of standards, guidelines, and policies. Entegris describes its mission as using advanced science to enable technologies that transform the world. Its total rewards package includes compensation of $114,000–$140,000 per year, dependent on the candidate’s skills, annual bonus eligibility, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer match, health, dental and vision insurance, and education assistance. Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
Track record of vendor negotiations, cost reduction, contract understanding and negotiation, and process improvements.
Proven ability to manage vendor relationships, including contract negotiations and performance management.
Analytical mindset and experience with vendor performance metrics.
Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to drive savings, secure favorable terms, and build long-term supplier relationships.
Strong problem-solving and analytical and strategic thinking skills, including the ability to analyze data, trends, and market conditions.
Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, budgets, and resources simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills.
Familiarity with procurement software and ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
Attention to detail and ability to align sourcing decisions with organizational goals.
Ability to adapt sourcing strategies to changing market conditions.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, legal, and operations.
Continuous improvement mindset, including identifying vendor consolidation, cost optimization, and process efficiency opportunities.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of IT categories, including software, hardware, cybersecurity, and telecommunications.
Knowledge and understanding of professional and corporate services, including marketing, finance, consulting, legal, and HR.
Familiarity with SAP.
Familiarity with Power BI.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic sourcing support and develop negotiation strategies to achieve optimal market pricing.
Build and maintain relationships with business stakeholders, suppliers, decision-makers, and colleagues across Procurement and Legal.
Develop an understanding of supply market landscapes relevant to sourcing initiatives.
Support the Category Manager with category strategy development and opportunity pipeline generation.
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for indirect categories, focusing on cost savings and risk mitigation.
Lead RFPs, negotiations, and contract management.
Identify innovative approaches to address business needs.
Support development and negotiation of contracts with appropriate coverage alongside the Contract Manager.
Understand key cost drivers and financial modeling, and use market and index information to assess global price impacts.
Negotiate supplier commercial terms in alignment with Entegris’ business expectations and appropriate supplier partnerships.
Coordinate regional and global supplier negotiations, including distribution of RFx documents and reverse auctions, and analyze bid results.
Identify opportunities to aggregate global business requirements and rationalize suppliers.
Support the Category Manager in assessing and mitigating risks and ensuring business continuity plans.
Educate stakeholders on sourcing processes, 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 understanding of manufacturing processes, costs, and supply chains to inform strategic and tactical decisions.
Oversee vendor onboarding, performance reviews, and compliance with contractual obligations.
Maintain vendor scorecards and ensure adherence to SLAs and KPIs.
Support vendor management office reporting and analytics for executive visibility and quarterly business reviews.