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Alcon

Eye care products and vision solutions

Operational Purchasing Manager

Production Planning & Scheduling +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePuurs-Sint-Amands, BelgiumNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A master's degree, or a bachelor's degree supplemented by relevant experience in supply chain, purchasing, planning, or production environments.
  • Experience in a comparable role in a complex operational or manufacturing environment is an advantage.
  • Strong knowledge of SAP MM/PP, including MRP, purchasing, and master data, and familiarity with WMS, QM, or BI systems.
  • Experience in people management and stakeholder management, and experience working in an international matrix organization.
  • Fluent knowledge of Dutch and English.
  • An analytical, hands-on mindset and strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate operational purchasing activities, material availability, and component planning.
  • Work with Production Planning, Procurement, and Global S&OP to resolve delivery challenges and prevent component shortages.
  • Lead a team of planners and ensure effective execution of daily planning and purchasing activities.
  • Manage inventory levels, safety stock, and budgets for a portfolio of approximately 1,100 active components.
  • Manage the portfolio and contract administration, and coordinate with commercial teams on portfolio changes, product introductions, and market demand.
  • Maintain supplier relationships, support network-organization initiatives, and lead continuous-improvement projects that contribute to an efficient and forward-looking supply chain.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in a comparable role in a complex operational or manufacturing environment.

About the Company

Alcon

Eye care products and vision solutions

Alcon provides eye care products and vision solutions to improve how people see. It develops and manufactures devices and consumables for eye health, including cataract surgery equipment and intraocular lenses, retinal health therapies, and contact lenses, distributed through eye care professionals, hospitals, and consumers. The products work by supporting eye surgery, protecting and restoring vision, or correcting vision with lens-based options, backed by research and development and a global distribution network. Alcon differentiates itself with a broad, end-to-end portfolio across the eye care continuum, a strong emphasis on research and development, strategic partnerships with healthcare providers, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Its goal is to enhance vision and quality of life by delivering reliable, high-quality eye care solutions and advancing the science of eye health.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Founded
1945

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