Manager, Category Management

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 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.

The Manager, Category Management – Facilities will be a key player in managing the indirect procurement Facilities category for Bausch Lomb (B L). This position reports to the Senior Director of Indirect Procurement and is responsible for developing and implementing category management strategies and procurement processes specifically for Facilities-related categories, ensuring optimal cost efficiency, supplier relationships, and operational effectiveness along with promoting collaboration across categories and business.

Responsibilities

Category Management Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive category management strategies for Facilities categories, in alignment with B L's strategic plan, financial, and operational objectives along with business needs.

Category Planning: Develop short- and long-term category plans by incorporating internal business needs analysis with insights from market intelligence, benchmarking and knowledge of supply base and global market or regional differences to maximize value and performance.

Strategic Sourcing: Implement strategic sourcing methodologies for Facilities categories to identify and select the most cost-effective and innovative suppliers while managing internal stakeholder relationships.

Supplier Relationship Management: Identify, onboard, and manage relationships with marketing suppliers, negotiating favorable terms and pricing.

Cost Optimization: Lead initiatives to optimize Facilities spend, drive cost savings, and improve procurement processes, while maintaining quality standards.

Contract Management: Oversee the negotiation, management, and drafting of contracts with Facilities vendors, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements to manage risk.

Market Analysis and Innovation: Stay informed about industry trends and market conditions in the Facilities space to make informed sourcing decisions and to drive competitive advantage, with a bias towards identifying and promoting innovative solutions, products, and technologies. Develop and maintain knowledge-and fact-base of the category

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams within business, finance, and Facilities to align procurement strategies and business needs by soliciting regular input, sharing best practices and wins, and escalating issues with the Head of Indirect Procurement as needed.

Budget Management: Collaborate with the Sr. Director of Indirect Procurement to manage the Facilities procurement budget, track expenses, and report on cost savings.

Compliance: Ensure that all Facilities procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry standards, and legal regulations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field required. MBA preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, and/or supply chain management in pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare industries.

Demonstrated experience negotiating complex service agreements and sourcing for multiple indirect categories.

Proven experience in RFI/RFP/RFQ development, evaluation, negotiations, execution, and contract management.

Excellent negotiation, contract management, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Applied experience in the understanding of legal issues, contractual principles, and negotiation techniques used in the development of complex contractual agreements.

Exceptional leadership and team management abilities as a strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.

Knowledge of procurement software and systems; must be familiar with supply base performance metrics and key performance indicators.

This role is eligible for our hybrid work schedule allowing for up to 2 days/week of a remote work location and 3 days/week in our Bridgewater, NJ corporate office.

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.

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