Alcon

Manufacturing

PurchasingOfficer

$0–0k mulgrave, victoria, australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid candidates.

The Brief

“Purchasing Officer at Alcon. Skills: Procurement, Sourcing, Purchasing, Supplier management. Issue and manage purchase orders. Ensure timely delivery of items”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Analytical; Ability to mitigate risk

Eligibility Requirements

No visa sponsorship/relocation will be provided, All applicants need to have full Australian work rights

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3+ Years relevant experience in procurement, sourcing for production in Manufacturing industry, Prior experience in purchasing technical parts & components including equipment & covering commodities including CNC machined parts with tight tolerances, off the shelf parts and tools, optical components - lenses, prisms, mirrors), electrical and electronics including PCBAs (printed circuit board assemblies) and plastic injection molding, Knowledge of Excel, Knowledge of MS, Ability to work independently, Organized, Good time management with tight timescales, Analytical, Ability to mitigate risk, Good communication and negotiation skills, Learning agility, Full Australian work rights

Nice to Have

ISO 13485, FDA QSR

What You'll Do.

Issue and manage purchase orders

Ensure timely delivery of items

Support coordination of RFQs

Support supplier technical reviews

Support cost analyses

Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing

Source newly designed tooling

Source custom components

Provide support to identify suppliers

Provide support to qualify suppliers

Provide support to onboard suppliers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing

Communication Scope

Good communication skills; Good negotiation skills

Full Job Description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us? Responsibilities * Issue and manage purchase orders in alignment with approved specifications, drawings, and change controls. * Ensure timely delivery of long‑lead and critical items to support engineering builds, validation activities, and production schedules. * Support Coordination of RFQs, supplier technical reviews, and cost analyses for complex, engineered parts and tooling. * Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to source newly designed tooling, fixtures, and custom components from prototype through production release. * Provide support to identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers in compliance with medical device quality system requirements (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA QSR). Work Experience: * 3+ Years relevant experience in procurement, sourcing for production in Manufacturing industry. * Must have prior experience in purchasing technical parts & components including equipment & covering commodities including CNC machined parts with tight tolerances, off the shelf parts and tools, optical components - lenses, prisms, mirrors), electrical and electronics including PCBAs (printed circuit board assemblies) and plastic injection molding. * Strong knowledge of Excel, and MS is essential * Possess good interpersonal skills, with team player spirit, very hands on (including placing orders) * Ability to work independently, organized, and good time management with tight timescales * Analytical, and ability to mitigate risk * Good communication and negotiation skills and learning agility No visa sponsorship/relocation will be provided All a

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