Start your leadership journey with ALDI! From driving sales, to serving customers and supervising staff, our Duty Store Managers always lead from the front.

Your purpose is ensuring our store runs smoothly during your shift. You'll be supporting and guiding team members, handling customer inquiries and working collaboratively as part of the store management team. All the while, you'll be honing your leadership skills and truly making a difference for your team and our customers.

The specifics? Here's what you’ll be doing:

• Opening and closing the store and supervising shifts
• Offering feedback to the team that's clear, constructive, and inspiring
• Assisting in training and onboarding team members
• Being a customer service superstar and serving customers at the registers with a smile
• Keeping shelves stocked with products so that our customers can find all their favourites
• Keeping a keen lookout for any incidents or hazards to keep everyone safe

Sourcing and Supplier Management:

• Identify and evaluate potential local suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and maintain a preferred supplier list.

Procurement Process:

• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.
• Issue purchase orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and conditions with suppliers.

Cost Management:

• Monitor and control procurement budgets.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess present and future material availability.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure all purchased products and services meet the company's quality standards.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to resolve any supplier-related issues.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of all procurement activities.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities, cost analyses, and supplier performance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with other departments such as Production, Logistics, and Finance to understand their needs and ensure timely procurement of required goods and services.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive process improvements.

• Supervise daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency and timeliness in receiving, storing, shipping, and inventory management.
• Optimize layout for better space utilization and workflow, planning material storage locations for streamlined processes.
• Maintain accurate inventory records through regular stock counts, monitor inventory levels, recommend procurement, and prevent overstock or stockouts.
• Train and manage warehouse staff to ensure safety and performance.
• Coordinate logistics with suppliers and customers to ensure timely deliveries, and maintain quality and safety standards for all goods.
• Maintain compliance with the company's quality management system.

Your new company
Working for a non-profit company working in the Physics field company based in Bristol. A fun working environment with offices in the USA, India and Scandinavia, Employing 500 people that is looking to grow.

Your new role
- 6 month Fixed term Contract with a possibility to extend.
- Establish a group procurement governance framework and establish an education programme to ensure colleagues globally understand the framework.
- Negotiate contracts working with Finance, Legal and contract owners.
Undertake all procurement activity in full accordance with the legal (legislation, commercial and contract law) environment and our sustainability requirements.
- Working closely with the Legal team to ensure contracts are reviewed in a timely manner.
- Ensure all procurement processes are fit for purpose across the company.
- Working with contract owners in advance to help with a proactive approach to renewals ahead of time.
- Monitor supplier performance in collaboration with the contract owner.

What you'll need to succeed
- Strong work ethic and people skills.
- Negotiation skills - proficient in negotiating contracts.
- Stakeholder management
- Proven work experience as a Procurement specialist



What you'll get in return
- Flexible working options are available.
- 35 hour week
- Hybrid/ remote work
- Flexibility to plan own diary
- Open door policies in a diverse and inclusive working environment

What you need to do now
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Start your leadership journey with ALDI! From driving sales, to serving customers and supervising staff, our Duty Store Managers always lead from the front.

Your purpose is ensuring our store runs smoothly during your shift. You'll be supporting and guiding team members, handling customer inquiries and working collaboratively as part of the store management team. All the while, you'll be honing your leadership skills and truly making a difference for your team and our customers.

The specifics? Here's what you’ll be doing:

• Opening and closing the store and supervising shifts
• Offering feedback to the team that's clear, constructive, and inspiring
• Assisting in training and onboarding team members
• Being a customer service superstar and serving customers at the registers with a smile
• Keeping shelves stocked with products so that our customers can find all their favourites
• Keeping a keen lookout for any incidents or hazards to keep everyone safe

• Pick orders by locating merchandise within the store in a timely manner

• Pack items in accordance with published standards and deadlines

• Ship customer orders in a timely manner by prioritizing orders based on requested delivery option

• Responsible for operational duties including, but not limited to, monitoring and requesting supplies, maintaining accurate records, and maintaining/cleaning the store fulfillment area

• Ability to work at a fast pace, collaborate, and perform duties as requested by management

Position Contribution Level :

• Entry Level

Minimum Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Reads and speaks fluent English
• Ability to read and adhere to all policy and procedure manuals

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. at floor level or team lift when appropriate or needed
• Ability to push/pull receiving equipment weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Capable of operating a computer and other electronic equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Able to repeatedly use hand equipment to process merchandise (sensor remover, tape gun, etc.)
• Capable of twisting, bending, and stooping
• Ability to work at a safe and steady pace by using all safety equipment as directed

Supervisor :

• Store Fulfillment Lead, HR/Ops Manager or Store Manager

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• Pick orders by locating merchandise within the store in a timely manner

• Pack items in accordance with published standards and deadlines

• Ship customer orders in a timely manner by prioritizing orders based on requested delivery option

• Responsible for operational duties including, but not limited to, monitoring and requesting supplies, maintaining accurate records, and maintaining/cleaning the store fulfillment area

• Ability to work at a fast pace, collaborate, and perform duties as requested by management

Position Contribution Level :

• Entry Level

Minimum Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Reads and speaks fluent English
• Ability to read and adhere to all policy and procedure manuals

Physical Requirements:

• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. at floor level or team lift when appropriate or needed
• Ability to push/pull receiving equipment weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Capable of operating a computer and other electronic equipment
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Able to repeatedly use hand equipment to process merchandise (sensor remover, tape gun, etc.)
• Capable of twisting, bending, and stooping
• Ability to work at a safe and steady pace by using all safety equipment as directed

Supervisor :

• Store Fulfillment Lead, HR/Ops Manager or Store Manager

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. As the R&D Buyer IOD supporting the Research and Development Team, you will be responsible for leading and driving the buying activities for R&D projects across multiple categories (e.g. Labs Services, Chemicals, Equipment, Packaging, etc.) within the eye care industry. This position will work closely with key business partners to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implementation plans with a focus on reducing total cost of ownership while optimizing supplier performance in Fort Worth, Texas!

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimize procurement activities to ensure materials availability while minimizing inventory costs.
• Supervise and lead delivery of raw materials and services to meet R&D project goals and objectives.
• Actively works to support the development of new technologies and supplier capabilities.
• Lead new supplier introduction by populating address, bank details, contact info, tax info, goods or services offered, risk assessment into SAP Ariba.
• Develop, monitor, and report supplier performance with KPI's including benchmarking with other companies/industries.
• Drive root cause investigation of supplier issues through the use of corrective and preventative action (CAPA).
• Provide support for invoice queries.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to acquire the best value for Alcon.
• Be proficient at oral / written communication in order to optimally explain sophisticated ideas and approaches to a wide audience.
• May participate as an active member of project core teams to develop and deliver upon project schedules.
• Maintains accurate inventory management, material tracking.
• Knowledge of ISO, FDA, MDD and regulations applicable to the design and development of Interocular devices.
• Experience working with large data sets and being able to interpret the data to make recommendations and/or decisions from the data.
• Experience working in Microsoft Excel, SAP, SAP Business Intelligence, Tableau.

Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs).
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 2 years of Proven Experience.

Travel Requirements: 5%

Relocation Assistance: No

Sponsorship Available: No

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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.

As an IT Procurement Category Manager, supporting the Procurement Team, you will work with project teams in the identification, negotiation, evaluation, contracting, and supplier relationship management of suppliers in a high-quality, timely, and cost-effective manner.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Support project teams in the identification, negotiation, evaluation, contracting and supplier relationship management of suppliers in a high quality, timely and cost-effective manner.
• Support the business with contracting (negotiation and implementation of frame agreements, services agreements, confidentiality agreements and other agreements).
• Procurement category management with a focus in Information Technology (cloud services, professional services, infrastructure, hardware, software, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge of working with suppliers, third parties and external service providers, ideally in pharmaceutical and medical device industry.
• Indirect Operations (e.g., Office Supplies, Computers, Travel, Maintenance, Machine Parts, etc.)
• Procurement processes include: Product/Service Sourcing , Supplier Selection, Pricing/Terms Negotiation, Order Processing, Contract Administration Supplier Performance Management, May include Strategic Sourcing.
• Create full spend transparency (spend baselines, KPIs, and metrics).
• Ensure support to the project leaders and cross-functional teams in the selection and management of suppliers and service providers on a project-to-project basis and link these decisions with the overall global category strategies.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO ALCON:

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with procurement category management with a focus in Information Technology (cloud services, professional services, infrastructure, hardware, software, etc.)
• Excellent negotiation skills and knowledge to set up supply & service agreements in close cooperation with internal legal departments
• Experience with SAP Ariba; analytics experience, as well as experience utilizing spend analytics tools, a plus

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from a growing, innovative environment.
• Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.
• Focused and strategic growth and development opportunities.
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight and improve lives!

Additional Position Information:

• Work hours: standard work hours, 4/1 hybrid schedule (Mon-Thurs onsite, Friday remote)
• Travel Requirements: Up to 15%
• Relocation assistance: no
• Sponsorship available: no

ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker

If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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The Senior Associate, Procurement supports the Finance, Admin and Procurement Department in the areas procurement and tenders' management to ensure compliance with the Government’s IM on procurement policies and processes.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be a Degree/Diploma holder in any discipline or equivalent, preferably with at least 4 to 6 years of relevant working experience with good knowledge of government procurement policies, procedures as well as GeBIZ.

He/She should be a good team player with good communication and interpersonal skills. Other pre-requisites include being meticulous, diligent and with an aptitude for figures.

Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.