Purchasing Specialist

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world—from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: helping you see better, to live better.

Our comprehensive portfolio of over 400 products is fully integrated and built to serve our customers across the full spectrum of their eye health needs throughout their lives. Our iconic brand is built on the deep trust and loyalty of our customers established over our 170-year history. We have a significant global research, development, manufacturing and commercial footprint of approximately 13,000 employees  and a presence in approximately 100 countries , extending our reach to billions of potential customers across the globe. We have long been associated with many of the most significant advances in eye health, and we believe we are well positioned to continue leading the advancement of eye health in the future. 

Puchasing Specialist 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the EMEA Planning Team and intercompany stakeholders on forecasts, purchase orders, backorders, stock levels, new flows, and product launches.
• Work with external and intercompany suppliers on purchasing orders and deliveries activities to the local distribution center of Bausch & Lomb in Poland; manage complaints if necessary.
• Coordinate with third-party logistics providers (3PL) to plan and execute transport activities for inbound deliveries, including import clearance, customs, and tax duties; create inbound documents.
• Monitor delivery timelines and ensure the accuracy of inbound documentation;
• Coordinate and collaborate with the local importer's warehouse on deliveries of products from non-EU regions, including monitoring shipping import documentation, overseeing the QP release process, organizing transfers from the Bausch & Lomb Ireland importer's warehouse to the Bausch & Lomb Poland warehouse, and issuing inbound/outbound documents in SAP ERP.
• Utilize SAP ERP (MM, SD, LE, LG modules) for processing orders and monitoring order timeliness.

Collaboration :

• Work with regulatory, EMQA, finance, controlling, IT, sales, and marketing teams to resolve issues in day-to-day operations within Bausch & Lomb.
• Understand Bausch & Lomb suppliers' requirements and proactively seek improvement opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, maintaining a careful and respectful approach and communication style by providing accurate information, taking proactive actions, and solving problems creatively.
• Participate in corporate projects related to changes resulting from current business decisions.
• Understand and apply incoterms rules and definitions in practical scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP and internal regulations of Bausch & Lomb.
• Maintain attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of the supply chain, including data analysis and reporting (Excel, SAP, Intrastat).

Requirements:

• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates a meticulous eye for accuracy.
• Experience in SAP ECC Module SD: Proficient in using SAP ECC module SD.
• Experience in SFDC: Familiar with Salesforce (SFDC).
• Educational Background: Holds a university degree.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in Polish and English;
• Additional Language Skills: Proficiency in any other foreign language is an asset.
• Business Writing Skills: Strong business writing capabilities.
• Advanced MS Office Skills: Expertise in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Integrity and Reliability: Delivers on promises and operates with integrity.
• Action-Oriented: Exhibits a bias for action and executes tasks with excellence and urgency.
• Continuous Development: Committed to developing personal capabilities and assisting others in their growth.
• Customer and Stakeholder Engagement: Actively listens and learns from customers, colleagues, and other stakeholders to leverage knowledge and avoid mistakes.
• Proactive Attitude: Demonstrates initiative and actively seeks opportunities to increase sales and improve processes.
• Composure Under Pressure: Confident and calm in high-pressure situations.

This position may be available in the following location(s): Warsaw/Urzut