Manager, Procurement

Bausch + Lomb•US-NY-Rochester, NY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Category Manager - Contact Lens Procurement is responsible for managing and coordinating strategic sourcing, contracting, and category activities for internal direct and external manufacturing, supporting the contact lens business unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with related experience required.
Minimum of 7+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
Proven track record of negotiating complex supplier contracts and commercial agreements.
Demonstrated ability to manage supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and mitigate supply risk preferred.
Experience managing supplier relationships, including performance monitoring through metrics, scorecards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Ability to develop and execute procurement strategies across both direct and indirect spend categories.
Strong business acumen with the ability to assess risk, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, manage competing deadlines, and operate with a sense of urgency.
Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities in a fast-paced environment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS or MBA) or professional certifications such as CPM or CPIM preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide global category leadership for Contact Lenses across internal and external manufacturing to ensure continuity of supply, quality performance, and value delivery.
Develop and maintain category strategies and sourcing roadmaps aligned to business priorities; lead stakeholder governance and standardization efforts across surgical sites.
Lead end-to-end RFx events (requirements, RFx, bid analysis, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting) to deliver best total value (cost, quality, service, technology, risk, and compliance).
Identify, prioritize, implement, and track savings and cost-avoidance initiatives in collaboration with stakeholders and finance controllers.
Manage key supplier relationships; define and monitor KPIs and contractual commitments; drive continuous quality, service, and cost improvement.
Translate business needs into clear requirements; influence leaders to engage Procurement as a strategic partner; communicate progress, decisions, and outcomes.
Maintain global spend visibility; conduct market screening and benchmarking; use insights to improve sourcing decisions and procurement best practices.
Monitor supply risk and lead mitigation actions, including business cases and execution for second-source/dual-source projects when required.