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Senior Category Manager - Bridgewater, United States - Bausch + Lomb
Description
Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX:
BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the worldfrom the moment of birth through every phase of life.
Our mission is simple, yet powerful:
helping you see better, to live better.
Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives.
We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing, and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees and a presence in approximately 100 countries, extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe.
We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future.
TheSenior Manager, Category Management - Clinical
will be a key player in managing the indirect procurement Clinical category for Bausch + Lomb (B+L).
This position reports to the Senior Director of Indirect Procurement and is responsible for developing and implementing category management strategies and procurement processes specifically for Clinical-related categories, ensuring optimal cost efficiency, supplier relationships, and operational effectiveness along with promoting collaboration across categories and business.
ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute comprehensive category management strategies for Clinical categories, in alignment with B+L's strategic plan, financial, and operational objectives along with business needs.
Develop short- and long-term category plans by incorporating internal business needs analysis with insights from market intelligence, benchmarking and knowledge of supply base and global market or regional differences to maximize value and performance.
Implement strategic sourcing methodologies for Clinical categories to identify and select the most cost-effective and innovative suppliers while managing internal stakeholder relationships.
Oversee the negotiation, management, and drafting of contracts with Clinical vendors, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to manage risk.
Stay informed about industry trends and market conditions in the Clinical space to make informed sourcing decisions and to drive competitive advantage, with a bias towards identifying and promoting innovative solutions, products, and technologies.
Develop and maintain knowledge-and fact-base of the category.Work closely with cross-functional teams within business, finance, and Clinical to align procurement strategies and business needs by soliciting regular input, sharing best practices and wins, and escalating issues with the Head of Indirect Procurement as needed.
Qualifications
This role is eligible for our hybrid work schedule allowing for up to 2 days/week of a remote work location and 3 days/week in our Bridgewater, NJ corporate office.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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