Senior Supervisor, Procurement
About The Position
Bausch + Lomb is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight. This role is responsible for strategic and tactical purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials needed to support Rochester Manufacturing. The position involves developing and negotiating pricing with vendors, including contract development and terms, and providing oversight of direct and indirect buyers to promote efficiency and standard practices within the team. The Senior Supervisor will serve as a subject matter expert for given commodities, managing supplier relationships to optimize delivery, pricing, and quality.
Requirements
- Bachelor's (BA/BS) degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5 + years of progressive experience in direct or indirect Purchasing and Supply Chain roles, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, complex price negotiation, contract development and management, and total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis.
- Excellent vendor management skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish strong supplier relationships, monitor performance, and proactively mitigate supply risks and disruptions.
- Full proficiency in a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft) and associated Purchasing/Procurement modules.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or PowerBI for data analysis, modeling, and financial reporting.
- Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional internal teams (Planning, Engineering, Finance, etc.).
- 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
- Professional Certification (e.g., CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) highly recommended.
- Master's degree (MS/MBA) is a plus.
- Experience utilizing MRP/MRPII tools and modern e-procurement platforms.
Responsibilities
- Accountable for sourcing and purchasing direct and indirect raw materials to support Rochester manufacturing among a team of buyers.
- Implement appropriate strategies to manage critical raw materials and avoid vendor interruptions.
- Negotiate pricing and evaluate vendor contracts.
- Monitor inventory levels and lead times in relation to supply forecasts to mitigate shortages and optimize footprint.
- Serve as the direct liaison between site buyers and Procurement Management to align tactical execution with strategic site initiatives for Cost, Delivery, and Continuous Improvement.
- Manage key supplier relationships to drive improvement in delivery, quality, and total cost of ownership.
- Participate in market trend analysis for periodic pricing of commodities.
- Participates in standard RFI/RFQ/RFP processes with new and existing suppliers.
- Develop periodic reports on spending and cost improvement initiatives for Procurement and Finance.
- Support site lean initiatives and problem-solving methodology.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision insurance
- disability and life insurance
- a 401(k) plan and company match
- a tuition reimbursement program (select degrees)
- company holidays
- well-being benefits
- sick time
- floating holidays
- paid vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
