Procurement Project Manager - Direct Sourcing

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We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Procurement Project Manager, you will be trusted to lead and manage a portfolio of key initiatives within Alcon's Manufacturing and Technical Operations (MTO) Procurement organization. This role will report to the Director, Procurement Centre of Excellence.

In this role, a typical day will include:

Performance Management, Intelligence and Analytics

• Regularly prepare and present monthly dashboard reports to Procurement, Finance and MTO Leadership in collaboration with the Analytics Manager to present PPV scorecard, spend analysis variances and project milestone dashboards.
• Coordinate and prepare the global initiatives that are presented at Direct Sourcing Councils and develop project charters for pipeline savings initiatives by outlining key milestones for projects >$1M in savings
• Acts as the SPOC for Direct Procurement LT team in driving agendas, ensuring effective collaboration, capturing action items, and monitoring execution progress
• Develops and maintains Market and Supplier Intelligence in support of the procurement strategy.
• Coordinating budget submissions for Direct Procurement: working with site procurement heads and controllers along with BPAs.
• Presentation & communication: scheduling meetings (quarterly Direct Procurement Global, monthly LT meetings and establishing regular cadence with Franchise. Slide deck preparation to support DSCs and any ad hoc.
• Consolidate and present data across the Procurement organization, delivering accurate information, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting.

Organization Development

• Identifies, coordinates and implements organizational improvements (e.g. transformation, capability building, system and process adoption, RFP templates, category playbooks, supplier performance scorecard)
• Develop and manage the centralized supplier dashboard with legacy information on the issues, savings, communication channels in the portal Supplier Relationships management.
• Coordinates and consolidates Risk Management activity
• Ensures standards and ideal approaches are deployed in projects being delivered

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience
• Prior experience in Project Management and analytics; excellent MS Excel skills.
• Prior experience in Procurement, specifically with Sourcing of Direct Materials. Additional experience in manufacturing or engineering, is desirable.
• Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills with ability to alternate between helicopter view and high attention to detail & accuracy
• Ability to conduct high quality (quantitative & qualitative) analyses to communicate a story to key stakeholders
• Diplomatic skills to influence others at all levels of the business and manage relationships with internal partners
• Strong skills in creating and maintaining project and program plans
• Proven track record for planning, completing, monitoring and closing projects
• Excellent written/oral communication skills for reports and presentations

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!

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