Senior Director, Indirect Procurement

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 Senior Director of Indirect Procurement will play a crucial role in managing all indirect procurement activities for Bausch + Lomb (B+L).
This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing indirect procurement strategies, processes, and best practices in alignment with business needs to optimize cost efficiency, supplier relationships, and overall operational effectiveness across indirect procurement categories (e.
g.
, marketing, IT, professional services, clinical).
Responsibilities Team Leadership: Lead, advise, and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and professional growth while driving the use of standardized tools, best practices, and knowledge sharing across categories.
Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement a comprehensive indirect procurement strategy aligned with B+L's strategic plan, financial, and operational objectives.
Business Unit Partnership: Become a peer, counselor, and partner to BUs to promote procurement strategies, challenge objectives while being sensitive to needs, and ensure internal customer satisfaction and alignment.
Category Strategy: Develop and drive execution of category strategies to maximize value and performance and ensure alignment of category strategies to Procurement Strategy.
Strategic sourcing: Implement strategic sourcing methodologies to identify cost-effective suppliers and sources, ensuring the best value for the company.
Proactively build relationships with vendors that ensure stability in B+L's supply network and establish strategic relationships with key suppliers who are aligned with business goals.
Budget Management: Collaborate with the CFO and team of category managers to establish and manage the procurement budget, track expenses, and report on cost savings.
Cost Optimization: Drive spend reduction initiatives and continuous improvement in procurement processes while maintaining quality standards.
Diversity & Sustainability Initiatives: Promote diverse suppliers and environmentally responsible procurement practices.
Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and legal regulations.
Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field required.
MBA preferred.
Minimum of 15 years of experience in strategic sourcing, indirect procurement, and/or supply chain management in pharmaceutical, medical device, or healthcare industries.
Demonstrated experience in 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 position may be available in the following location(s): Bridgewater, NJ - hybrid 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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