R&d Procurement Pharma/external Ocular Device

hace 5 meses

Ciudad de México CDMX Alcon A tiempo completo

R&D Procurement Pharma External Ocular Device Category Manager
- Location: Mexico City (Hybrid)_

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 R&D Procurement Pharma External Ocular Device Category Manager supporting the R&D Procurement team, you will be responsible for driving productivity through the development a multi-year global Category Strategy and Sourcing Plan, establishing a robust sourcing pipeline, and managing strategic supplier relationships. This position will also be accountable for cost management, reporting, and partnering with R&D stakeholders to achieve budget goals and optimize procurement processes. This role will report to the Head of R&D Procurement.

In this role, a typical day will include:

- Oversight of Pharma, EOD, and Ocular Health category with a 3rd party spend of ~$80-90M / year covering pharmaceutical products and medical devices.
- People leader: Mexico City based Procurement Analyst will report to this position.
- Develop and implement a multi-year Global COE/Category Strategy and Sourcing Plan to optimize sourcing practices for R&D materials and services.
- Manage and expand a multi-year Strategic Sourcing Pipeline, identifying and developing qualified vendors to meet R&D needs.
- Foster strong Strategic Supplier Relationships (SRM) to achieve cost savings, ensure quality, and manage risks.
- Lead cost management and productivity initiatives for your assigned categories. This includes developing Should-Cost Models, collaborating with Finance on Delivered-On-Time metrics, and evaluating budgetary impact.
- Partner with the Procurement Analytics team to develop reporting that supports productivity improvements and market data analysis.
- Serve as a trusted business partner to R&D functional leaders, providing strategic guidance and support on sourcing decisions.
- Work closely with R&D Finance Business Partner Analysts (BPAs) to review cost savings achievements against budget targets.
- Communicate effectively: Regularly communicate the COE's goals, achievements, and best practices to all stakeholders.
- Proactively communicate and escalate issues to the R&D Procurement Head.
- Offer valuable input during the R&D budget cycle.
- Champion contracting and negotiation excellence within the COE team.
- Gain a deep understanding of your category's supplier baselines, should-cost models, and budget/spend details, including top spend suppliers.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

- Experience in people management
- Knowledge of both pharmaceutical product development as well as medical device development
- In-depth knowledge of R&D procurement best practices and category management principles.
- Strong experience in leading negotiations and contracting
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, ability to motivate and inspire a team.
- Proficiency in procurement software and data analysis tools (e.g., MS Office Suite, spend analytics tools).
- Fluent in English mandatory
- Experience working with U.S. and/or globally based stakeholders
- Willing to travel to the U.S. and globally as needed.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

- Opportunity to join a growing, early-stage organization built within a mature, stable global company.
- Friendly working environment and a diverse and highly motivated team
- Individual career development plan and possible career growth within a newly created account
- Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from all over the world
- Attractive benefits & compensation package
- Flexible hours and remote work possibilities (min 3 days per week office-based)

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