Senior Director Sourcing Instruments

EssilorLuxottica • Dallas, TX

280d

About The Position

Essilor Instruments provides seamless access to state-of-the-art products, with a focus on customer satisfaction by setting new standards of excellence in the industry. Our solutions highlight eye care professionals' expertise and meet their business needs, by providing innovative solutions and technologies, ensuring patients' quality care. Through this continuous innovation, we own a leading position in major categories such as finishing equipment, eye health assessment, eye refraction and fitting measurements. Essilor Instruments is part of EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of world-class vision care products, including iconic eyewear, advanced lens technology and cutting-edge digital solutions. Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Economics, or Management.
• Minimum 5 years of sourcing management experience in a multinational company.
• Experience in the Medical Device industry.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Office 365, MS Project.
• Knowledge of finance and contract management is a plus.
• Strong team leadership and influencing abilities.
• Fluent in English.
• Willingness to travel across Italy, Europe, US, and Asia.
• Experience in multinational and international environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business needs.
• Evaluate, introduce, and optimize the supplier base to ensure competitive advantages.
• Coordinate purchasing activities across operations and business functions.
• Ensure effective sourcing of devices and components to support business growth.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement improvement programs.
• Apply total cost of ownership principles for competitive sourcing.
• Develop and implement cost reduction plans across categories.
• Negotiate with local/global suppliers for optimal commercial conditions.
• Support cross-functional projects for service, quality, and cost improvements.
• Manage risks and provide reporting on sourcing, supply, spend, and PPV.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking for technological advancements.

Benefits

• Health care
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off/vacation
• Various employee discounts
• Competitive bonus and/or commission plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree