Time left to apply end date: may 14, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)
job requisition id r-2025-38817
it procurement 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 it procurement category manager, supporting the procurement team, you will work with project teams in the identification, negotiation, evaluation, contracting, and supplier relationship management of suppliers in a high-quality, timely, and cost-effective manner.
in this role, a typical day will include:
* support project teams in the identification, negotiation, evaluation, contracting and supplier relationship management of suppliers in a high quality, timely and cost-effective manner.
* support the business with contracting (negotiation and implementation of frame agreements, services agreements, confidentiality agreements and other agreements).
* procurement category management with a focus in information technology (cloud services, professional services, infrastructure, hardware, software, etc.).
* extensive knowledge of working with suppliers, third parties, and external service providers, ideally in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry.
* procurement processes include: product/service sourcing, supplier selection, pricing/terms negotiation, order processing, contract administration supplier performance management, and may include strategic sourcing.
* create full spend transparency (spend baselines, kpis, and metrics).
* ensure support to the project leaders and cross-functional teams in the selection and management of suppliers and service providers on a project-to-project basis and link these decisions with the overall global category strategies.
what you’ll bring to alcon:
* bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs.; assoc. +9 yrs.; m.s. +2 yrs.; phd+0 yrs.)
* the ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in english
* 5 years of relevant experience
* category management experience
* travel requirements: up to 15%
* powerpoint, excel, tableau
* visa
* advanced english
how you can thrive at alcon:
* opportunity to join a growing, early-stage organization built within a mature and stable global company.
* friendly environment of work and a diverse and highly motivated team of individual professional development and possible professional growth within a newly created account.
* truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues and stakeholders from around the world.
* attractive benefits and compensation package.
* flexible hours and remote work possibilities (minimum 3 days per week off).
kindly submit your resume in english
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alcon is an equal opportunity employer and 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.
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