Alcon | Manager, R&D Procurement & Materials Management

Manager, R&D Procurement & Materials ManagementLocation: Mexico City (Hybrid)As the global leader in eye care, Alcon has built a rich history of providing innovative products to customers and patients all over the world.
We're extremely proud of our legacy and how we've helped shape the industry over the last 70 years, but we're just getting started.
Our relentless passion to eliminate unmet medical needs drives our pursuit to further advance eye health worldwide.
We're looking for exceptionally talented, driven people who want to make a difference.
If you'd like to help us change the way the world sees, this is your chance to Be Brilliant!The person in this position will support the Surgical Instrumentation Parts & Components Team, providing high-quality services, performing daily New Product Introduction Leadership, Coaching & Mentoring, and acting as a subject matter expert through cross-functional analysis associated with project scheduling and material planning.
Responsible for procurement functions directly associated with timely planning of New Product Introduction materials, tooling, and services.
Also manages all project-specific Bill of Materials, Budget Forecast & Spend.How You Will Make a DifferenceKey ResponsibilitiesLeader in timely planning and scheduling of material receipt/servicesLead procurement in Arriba BuyingSupport and lead annual COGS (Cost of Goods) for NPI (New Product Introduction)SME (Subject Matter Expert) in creating and submitting First Time BuysReview and disposition PECN's/ECN's and sign (Engineering Change Notices)Leader for inventory right-sizing to ensure levels of NPI materials are maintained to meet business requirementsOrganize the planning and maintenance of work orders within the established guidelines and support finance with the research and resolution of job variancesOrganize & maintain R&D Spend Tracker accuracy and help Finance reconcile monthly accruals to reflect monthly spend on NPIAdvanced utilization of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) toolsAnticipate issues and implement preemptive solutionsOversee business process owner to maintain & create SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)Lead cross-functional projects and teams inside and outside area of responsibilityHire, lead, mentor and assist in the development of buyer planners and other material-facing organizationsPlan, coordinate, and execute the movement of material both internally and externallyIdentify and evaluate trends across materials and productsProvide perspective to the business on areas to enhance effectivenessMitigate scrap risk by coordinating, planning, and performing analysis activities associated with Product Life Cycle ManagementCreate, enhance, and analyze reports to provide coaching for inventory managementLead difficult negotiations, develop strong relationships with suppliers to influence on behalf of the businessCreate business intelligence reports, identify systemic trends, and initiate actions to resolve issues related to non-conforming material, systems, material movements, and processesMentor and guide the team on how to resolve invoices, detect trends, and provide objective solutionsLead and negotiate prices/terms to meet the needs of the businessOversee and analyze quotes, reviews purchase orders and amendments for parts, services, and/or toolsPartner with suppliers (in person or virtually) to develop capabilities or resolve issues in a timely mannerProvide and oversee guidance to the business based on the ERP (Electronic Requirements Planning) data analysisAppropriately communicate/escalate significant issues to internal stakeholdersManage/lead a team of buyer planners and assist in the development of buyer planners and other material-facing organizationsWhat We Can Offer YouOpportunity to join a growing, early-stage organization built within a mature, stable global companyFriendly working environment and a diverse and highly motivated teamIndividual career development plan and possible career growth within a newly created accountTruly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the worldAttractive benefits & compensation packageFlexible hours and remote work possibilities (min 3 days per week office-based)Skills For SuccessKey Requirements/Minimum RequirementsThe ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in EnglishCoaches/trains others on how to read MRP reports based on their product line; offers improvement recommendationsExperience with multiple medical product linesInventory management – provides advanced techniques and creative solutions to reduce impact/risk to the businessAdvanced knowledge, navigation, and reporting within SAP, Business Intelligence (BI), and IBP (preferred)Strong analyticsKnowledge of medical device manufacturingKey Behaviors:Leader, decisive, and results-drivenManages and leads cross-functional teams with the ability to influence with limited oversightWorks through an adaptive approach to deal with difficult situationsCo-sponsors and leads system/process improvementsConsiders business impact when making decisions and organizing activitiesSeeks opportunities to achieve growth and maximize business successBuilds and implements models, tools, and practical approaches that deliver business benefitsFunctional Competencies:Helps develop & find talentDrives engagementManages complexityDirects & leads workStrategic mindsetManages ambiguity & difficult situationsAgile & nimble learnerGo-getter, resilient attitudePeople manager & leaderLeadership Expectations:Initiates, invites, and incorporates constructive feedback from multiple sources to continuously improve leadership capabilities and soft skillsLeads by example, takes ownership of how personal behavior and communication style impacts othersContinuously improves own leadership capabilitiesSupports & helps others adapt their approach to new situationsBusiness Capability/Financial Responsibilities:Takes account of Alcon business imperatives and financial indicators when making decisions, allocating resources, directing work, and/or managing budgetsProactively builds, implements, and uses models and tools including financial metrics to increase business understanding and improve outcomesLeads and makes sound independent decisions in urgent and non-routine situations.
Knows when to act independently or when to escalate issuesAlcon CareersSee your impact at alcon.com/careersAlcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment.
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