Procurement Specialist

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); Polska; Hybrid; PLN 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global healthcare company in Poland is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support sourcing and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of procurement experience and a university degree in Business Administration. The role involves analyzing proposals, negotiating contracts, and continuous improvement in supplier management. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Attractive benefits / compensation package

Hybrid model of work (3/2 weekly)

Modern office with many facilities

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of procurement experience, strong ability to work in a matrix environment.
• Solid knowledge of category management.
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods.

Responsibilities

• Solicit and analyze requests for proposals.
• Negotiate contracts and coordinate supplier integration plans.
• Establish a supplier relationship management process.

Skills

Procurement experience

Data analysis

Excellent communication skills

Strategic ability

Fluent English

Education

University degree in Business Administration or related fields

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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.

Procurement Specialist

The Procurement Specialist (Sr. Associate, Strategic Sourcing) supports sourcing approach and develops the project procurement execution plan including productivity target. They will consolidate and manage the regional supplier database for indirect categories and subcategories using KPIs. They are accountable for the delivery of productivity and savings targets for categories/subcategories within regional responsibilities.

Major Accountabilities

• Solicit and analyze requests for proposals, negotiate contracts, and coordinate supplier integration plans with internal clients for all goods and services for consumption by internal stakeholders, business unit or function.
• Identify projects to apply sourcing and purchasing/procurement methodology. Responsible for process reengineering, compliance management, value capture, and supplier relationship management to support comprehensive category management.
• Establish a supplier relationship management process with continuous improvement goals/programs.
• Monitor market dynamics and communicate changes that affect internal client needs.
• Partner with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs, conduct buyer/market profiles, share marketplace trends, share best practices, and define acceptable service levels.

What you will bring to the role

• University degree in Business Administration or related fields such as finance
• 2-3 years of procurement experience, strong ability to work in a matrix environment
• Solid knowledge of category management
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in MS Office
• Analytical mind with strategic ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent English
• Experience working on diverse projects
• Comfortable with challenges of working in a global, dispersed team

How you can thrive at Alcon

• Opportunity to join growing, stable global company
• Very best working environment for our employees
• Collaboration and frequent direct interactions with business stakeholders
• Truly international environment and daily interactions with colleagues from all over the world
• Attractive benefits / compensation package
• Hybrid model of work (3/2/weekly)
• Modern office with many facilities inside located at New City building, 15 Marynarska Street, Warsaw

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