Senior Buyer

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Location: IE - Waterford, Ireland - All, IE

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 world—from 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 170-year history. 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.

This position is based in Waterford.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Procurement of key raw materials components to support plant production
- Monitoring and management of inventory levels for key raw materials
- Providing accurate forecast information to vendors
- Executing RFQs and regular competitive benchmarking activities
- Managing suppliers and seeking continuous improvement in relation to supplier reliability, supplier schedule stability, schedule adherence, material cost reduction, freight cost reduction, material inventory reduction, supplier lead time reduction and obsolescence control
- Negotiation and implementation of supply agreements with key vendors
- Identifying and implementing cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives
- Managing supplier evaluation program within area of responsibility for key suppliers
- Supporting requirements for New Product Introductions and rationalization of products
- Working with Planning and Operations to ensure MRP Master data is maintained
- Ensuring compliance with cGMP at all times

Requirements

- Degree/Diploma in Purchasing and Materials Management or related area
- MRP experience
- Knowledge of ERPLx is desirable
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, influence, and negotiation skills
- Providing leadership and mentorship within the team and providing good cover for the Procurement Manager
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and ability to work on own initiative
- Proficient in problem-solving and demonstrate financial acumen
- 10-15 years procurement experience
- Direct material experience in cGMP environment would be a distinct advantage

Bausch & Lomb is committed to equal employment opportunity and complies with equal employment opportunity laws in effect wherever it operates.

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