At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon.
As an IT Procurement Category Manager, supporting the Procurement Team, you will work with project teams in the identification, negotiation, evaluation, contracting, and supplier relationship management of suppliers in a high-quality, timely, and cost-effective manner.
In this role, a typical day will include: Support project teams in the identification, negotiation, evaluation, contracting and supplier relationship management of suppliers in a high-quality, timely and cost-effective manner.Support the business with contracting (negotiation and implementation of frame agreements, services agreements, confidentiality agreements and other agreements).Procurement category management with a focus on Information Technology (cloud services, professional services, infrastructure, hardware, software, etc.).Extensive knowledge of working with suppliers, third parties, and external service providers, ideally in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry.Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing, Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration, Supplier Performance Management, and may include Strategic Sourcing.Create full spend transparency (spend baselines, KPIs, and metrics).Ensure support to the project leaders and cross-functional teams in the selection and management of suppliers and service providers on a project-to-project basis and link these decisions with the overall global category strategies.What you will bring to Alcon: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs.; Assoc. +9 yrs.; M.S. +2 yrs.; PhD +0 yrs.)The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English5 Years of Relevant ExperienceTravel Requirements: Up to 15%Relocation: NoSponsorship: NoHow you can thrive at Alcon: Benefit from a growing, innovative environment.Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.Focused and strategic growth and development opportunities.Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight and improve lives!What we can offer you: Opportunity 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)Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to ****** and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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