Alcon
Sr.Associate,R&DProcurement
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“Sr. Associate, R&D Procurement at Alcon. Skills: Procurement, Sourcing, Supply chain management, Contract negotiation. Support the R&D Procurement Team. Manage R&D Procurement processes”
What You'll Achieve.
Contribute with savings; De-risk of projects; Optimize R&D budget; Enhance efficiency; Enhance effectiveness; Enhance level of service
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving skills; Ability to analyze data; Ability to make informed decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain management, Proven experience in negotiating complex contracts, Proven experience managing supplier relationships, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills, Ability to analyze data, Ability to make informed decisions, Excellent communication skills, Excellent interpersonal skills, Excellent presentation skills, Ability to build relationships with internal stakeholders, Ability to build relationships with external stakeholders, Experience working in a fast-paced, global environment, Proficiency in relevant procurement software and tools, Fluency in English
Nice to Have
Experience in the healthcare or medical device industry, English certification
What You'll Do.
Support the R&D Procurement Team
Manage R&D Procurement processes
Search for robust suppliers worldwide
Contribute to meeting R&D requirements
Lead construction of legal framework
Coordinate related areas for legal framework
Use data analytic tools
Leverage strategic information
Understand R&D needs and risks
Propose sourcing alternatives
Propose continuous improvement initiatives
Manage ICERTIS System
Participate in ICERTIS trainings
Identify new suppliers worldwide
Maintain supplier list
Leverage Spend Analytics tool
Understand category suppliers
Contribute to sourcing R&D projects
Lead Cost Savings Projects
Create new suppliers in SAP
Onboard new suppliers in SAP
Assess supplier risk in SAP
Manage part numbers in SAP
Track supplier performance
Record supplier performance
Create supplier profile for bid events
Monitor Supplier Watch List
Take actions to de-risk projects
Take actions to de-risk sourcing
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with Legal; Coordinate with Taxes; Coordinate with Quality; Coordinate with R&D; Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders; Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders; Daily interactions with colleagues; Daily interactions with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Excellent presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Resource planning
Full Job Description
# **Sr. Associate, R &D Procurement** Location: 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 **R &D Procurement Team**, and will be responsible for the following R&D Procurement processes for the categories of Ocular Health, Pharma and External Ocular Devices (but not limited): Continuous search of robust suppliers worldwide to contribute to meeting the R&D categories/projects requirements in an efficient fashion (speed, accuracy, competitive pricing, high technical and quality capabilities) contributing with savings and de-risk of projects to optimize R&D budget, enhance efficiency, effectiveness and level of service. Leading a successful construction of a strong legal framework (CDA, MSA, Supply Agreements, etc.). in ICERTIS platform by coordinating the related areas (Legal, Taxes, Quality, R&D, etc.). Use of data analytic tools (BI, AI, SAP, Ariba, etc.) and other Alcon tools/systems to leverage strategic information to understand the R&D needs and risks from a procurement perspective to propose sourcing alternatives and continuous improvement initiatives. **_How You Will Make a Difference_** _Key Responsibilities_ * Responsible of the ICERTIS System (Creation, Development and Execution) for: CDA, MSA/MEMA/ SOW, Lump Sum Construction Contract, etc. * Responsible of participating actively in the ICERTIS trainings. * Constant search/identification of new suppliers worldwide consideri
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