Manager Indirect Procurement Jobs

Date: Jun 6, 2023

Brand: Luxottica (LoA Corporate)

Location:

Dallas, TX, US, 75234

Requisition ID: 809503

Position:Full-Time

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry.

With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world.

Our portfolio of more than 150 renowned brands span various categories, from frames, lenses and instruments to brick and mortar and digital distribution as well as mid-range to premium segments. Our Shared Services Team, accompany and enable others within the EssilorLuxottica collective to achieve their targets. They keep people and projects running smoothly, ensuring every part of our business is provided for and well taken care of.

GENERAL FUNCTION

Responsible for the development and implementation of the North America Indirect Procurement strategies, leading sourcing activities and ensuring the programs are aligned with global and regional program objectives. Individual will focus on continuous process/system improvements while providing exceptional customer service and cost savings in alignment with Corporate initiatives. This position may manage individuals within Indirect Procurement providing guidance and direction on matters wihin the commodities serviced. Serves as a leader in the company's efforts to maintain an effective system of internal controls.

This position stays current on developments related to their respective field, actively pursue knowledge, familiarize with design development and use information to accurately make timely decisions as well as contribute to the decision making process by logically presenting ideas to decision makers.

The candidate should demonstrate experience in one or more of the following categories as part of Indirect Procurement: Utilities/Facility Management, Corporate Services, HR, Professional Services, Marketing/Trade Marketing, Supplies/Printing, Hardware/Telecom.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead projects and work cross functionally with regional/global teams
• Ability to build strategic supplier relationships
• Benchmarking of internal and external costs against industry and competitive standards
• Assit with strategy development, including strategy coordination for related categories
• Monitoring category spend and continuously evaluating options to reduce total cost of ownership
• Contract Negotiation and Implementation
• Ability to interface with all levels of management in all regions
• Strives to meet several department KPIs, including, but not limited to, cost savings, customer satisfaction and spend under management
• Category Management which includes policy creation/management, updating, identifying and implementing demand management programs, internal communications of category initiatives and reporting of results.
• Ability to build and analyze financial reports for determining status and action for programs managed.
• Supplier Management and continuous evaluation/assessment of supplier performance, ensuring consistency of service, quality and compliance to contracts and established service level agreements.

Basic Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing department and projects
• Bachelors Degree in purchasing, finance or applicable technical degree
• Skills In:
• Leadership
• Knowledge of:
• Experience in Direct Sourcing
• All aspects of purchasing
• 5+ years experience in procurement or related function
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, flexible with ability to work to tight deadlines
• General Purchasing principals and procedures
• Organizations
• Communication written and oral
• Accounting & Finance
• Problem Solving
• Business Principles
• Proficient with SAP, Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Analytics
• Effective communication written and oral
• Negotiation
• Procurement processes

Pay Range: $ - $113736.33

Employee pay is determined by multiple factors, including geography, experience, qualifications, skills and local minimum wage requirements. In addition, you may also be offered a competitive bonus and/or commission plan, which complements a first-class total rewards package Benefits/Incentive Information including health benefits, PTO, 401K, paid family leave, tuition reimbursement, and eyewear discounts.

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, EssilorLuxottica will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need assistance in the application and hiring process. To request a reasonable accommodation, please call the Luxottica Ethics Compliance Hotline at 1-888-887-3348 (be sure to provide your name and contact information so that we may follow up in a timely manner) or email [email protected].

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, social origin, social condition, being perceived as a victim of domestic violence, sexual aggression or stalking, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, ancestry, veteran or military status, marital status, pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected pregnancy or maternity leave), genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law. Native Americans receive preference in accordance with Tribal Law.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas

Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth

Job Segment: Ophthalmic, Procurement, Category Manager, Merchandising, Marketing Manager, Healthcare, Operations, Retail, Marketing