CMO Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Manager Americas

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. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our nearly 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 12,500 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. Position Summary: Responsible for sourcing, contracting and managing assigned CMO suppliers with a yearly budget responsibility of around 60-70 million USD Key responsibilities: + Proactively manage assigned CMO accounts to improve on cost, quality and service according to business expectations + Define and implement yearly savings targets linked to assigned suppliers + Define and implement short and long term savings pipelines through SSI + Develop links with site procurement teams to find regional synergies and unlock supplier/product value + Build leverage and develop sourcing strategies with key global, regional and also local suppliers + Building and maintain a network of CMOs maximizing value from relationships + Get early involved in potential new BD&L deals and R&D projects + Screen product base and design re-sourcing strategies (i.e. insourcing, transfer) + Lead SRM (Supplier Relationship Management) globally + Business Intelligence support in terms or market screening, benchmarking and industry knowledge + Support the Global Procurement strategy and methodology + Identify and develop stakeholder relationships, expanding the integration of Procurement. + Build and maintain CMO wide spend visibility. + Negotiate supply contracts and monitor performance against contractual commitments during contract life cycle and beyond + Develop and manage the RFI/RFP process as part of the negotiation cycle + Identify, Implement, and track cost savings projects in cooperation with the site stakeholders, site controllers and regional finance + Coordinates supplier implementation and follow ups with site buyers / stakeholders + Comply with Quality Policies for vendor evaluation, selection and approval + Driving compliance of procurement processes, procedures and best practice initiatives Qualifications/experience: + BA/BS in related discipline required + Minimum of 6 years FDF (Finished Dosage Forms) Procurement experience in an international environment + CIPS/NEVI or equivalent + Experience in manufacturing processes in the Pharma healthcare industry + Excellent stakeholder relationship development & management skills + Familiar with spend visibility and reporting tools + General knowledge of legal and regulatory processes + Hands on mentality and entrepreneurial thinking + MS Excel advanced user: able to generate complex analytical reports + Experienced in Supplier Relationship Management from supplier implementation to Supplier Performance Monitoring and Supplier Concern resolution + Have the ability to lead a project in a multicultural environment + Negotiation & analytical skills #LI-CJ1 This position may be available in the following location(s): [[location_obj]] 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. Job Applicants should be aware of job offer scams perpetrated through the use of the Internet and social media platforms. To learn more please readBausch+Lomb's Job Offer Fraud Statement (~~~) . Our Benefit Programs: ~~~/