R&D Buyer Job at Alcon
Job Title: R&D Buyer
Location: Fort Worth, TX
Summary of Position:
Alcon is looking to hire an R&D Buyer to join our Research and Development Team in Fort Worth, TX. You will be responsible for leading and executing the buying activities for R&D projects across multiple categories (e.g. Labs Services, Chemicals, Equipment, Packaging, etc.) within the eye care industry. This position will work closely with key business stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans with a focus on reducing total cost of ownership while optimizing supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities:
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Optimize procurement activities to ensure materials availability while minimizing inventory costs.
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Monitor and manage delivery of raw materials and services to meet R&D project goals and objectives.
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Actively works to support the development of new technologies and supplier capabilities.
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Manage new supplier introduction by populating address, bank details, contact info, tax info, goods or services offered, risk assessment into SAP Ariba
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Develop, monitor, and report supplier performance with KPI's including benchmarking with other companies/industries.
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Drive root cause investigation of supplier issues through the use of corrective and preventative action (CAPA)
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Provide support for invoice queries.
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Participate in continuous improvement activities to obtain the best value for Alcon.
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Be proficient at oral / written communication in order to effectively explain complex ideas and approaches to a wide audience
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May participate as an active member of project core teams to develop and deliver upon project schedules.
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Maintains accurate inventory management, material tracking and first-time buys.
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Knowledge of ISO, FDA, MDD and regulations applicable to the design and development of medical device/science/technology.
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Experience working with large data sets and being able to interpret the data to make recommendations and/or decisions from the data
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Experience working in Microsoft Excel, SAP, SAP Business Intelligence, Tableau
Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements
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Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
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The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
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2 Years of Relevant Experience
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Work hours: 40 hours
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Travel Requirements: 5%-10% Travel
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Sponsorship available: No
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Relocation: No
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 alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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