Associate I, Procurement Operations (Speaker Role - 6 Months Contract)

Alcon; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcon is seeking an Associate I in Procurement Operations for a 6-month contract. This role focuses on supporting procurement processes, ensuring service delivery, compliance, and process improvement. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree and be fluent in English and Japanese, contributing to seamless operations in a globally recognized eye care leader.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required.
• Fluency in English and Japanese preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in transactional procurement sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement operation processes ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Support transitions and knowledge transfers for APAC specific processes.
• Review purchase requisitions for data accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Positive attitude

Continuous process improvement

MS Office skills

SAP knowledge

Education

University degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Associate I, Procurement Operations (Speaker Role - 6 Months Contract)

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At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers. We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Associate I, Procurement Operations (Japanese Speaker) supports the Procurement operation processes of assigned businesses ensuring quality, timeliness and effectiveness

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Delivery

Supports transitions and knowledge transfer for APAC language specific processes

Supports processes are migrated to the blueprint as per agreed timelines

Operational oversight to provide services at expected levels with a clear customer focus, including handling the exceptions.

Coordinate with local teams & business functions to provide seamless service

Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for related policies and processes

Support the measurement and delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets

Continuous Improvement : Proactively challenge the Status Quo, making fact based recommendations

Stakeholder Management

Procurement

Review Purchase requisitions/Shopping Cart for Input data accuracy, Payment terms and supporting documents like Quotations, Pricing List, Contracts, Bidding Sheet, Approvals based on threshold and type of orders. (Ariba & SAP)

Helpdesk support – Missing PO, Vendor info, Invoice/GR issues and Contracts.

Support Requestors / End users as the First Point of Contact for resolution of all Process Queries / Issues.

Responsible for TAT and Delivery of team metrics, mentor for junior team members,

resolve process issues, determine root cause analysis for specific issues.

Create Reports and Data analysis as per business requirements.

Resolve process issues, determine root cause analysis for specific issues.

Compliance

Shopping cart compliance and accuracy check, Adhere to Sourcing guidelines & various sub-processes as laid down for processing Purchase Requisitions & Purchase Order.

Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, fully documented

Promote a strong and control environment and follow up on audit issues and implement correcting measures

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Education Minimum: University degree

Languages:Minimum: English & Japanese language (written and spoken) skill is added advantage

Skills:

Positive attitude with a focus on continuous process improvement

1-3 years experience in Transactional Procurement/Sourcing activities

Exposure to Global stakeholder engagement

Excellent MS Office skills and SAP knowledge

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company

Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment

Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

Continuous learning and development opportunities

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Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.

Mission: We aspire to lead the world in innovating life-changing vision products because when people see brilliantly, they live brilliantly.

Alcon helps people see brilliantly. As the global leader in eye care with a heritage spanning over 75 years, we offer the broadest portfolio of products to enhance sight and improve people’s lives. Our Surgical and Vision Care products touch the lives of more than 260 million people in over 140 countries each year living with conditions like cataracts, glaucoma, retinal diseases and refractive errors. Our more than 25,000 associates are enhancing the quality of life through innovative products, partnerships with Eye Care Professionals and programs that advance access to quality eye care. Learn more at www.alcon.com.

Mission: We aspire to lead the world in innovating life-changing vision products because when people see brilliantly, they live brilliantly.

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