Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer – Bausch + Lomb

Bausch + Lomb (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) is a leading global eye health company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions worldwide. With a portfolio of over 400 products and a presence in approximately 100 countries, we are committed to innovation and quality.

Responsible for strategic and tactical purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials needed to support Rochester Manufacturing. Develop and negotiate pricing with vendors, oversee contract development, and provide oversight to buyers to promote efficiency and standard practices.

• Accountable for sourcing and purchasing direct and indirect raw materials for Rochester manufacturing.
• Implement strategies to manage critical raw materials and prevent vendor interruptions.
• Negotiate pricing and evaluate vendor contracts.
• Monitor inventory levels and lead times to mitigate shortages and optimize footprint.
• Serve as the direct liaison between site buyers and Procurement Management to align tactical execution with strategic site initiatives for Cost, Delivery, and Continuous Improvement.
• Manage key supplier relationships to drive improvement in delivery, quality, and total cost of ownership.
• Participate in market trend analysis for periodic pricing of commodities.
• Conduct RFI/RFQ/RFP processes with new and existing suppliers.
• Develop periodic reports on spending and cost improvement initiatives for Procurement and Finance.
• Support site lean initiatives and problem‑solving methodology.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in direct or indirect purchasing and supply chain roles, preferably within manufacturing.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, complex price negotiation, contract development, and TCO analysis.
• Excellent vendor management skills and ability to mitigate supply risks.
• Full proficiency in a major ERP system (SAP, Oracle, People Soft) and associated procurement modules.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Power
  
  BI for data analysis and reporting.
• Exceptional critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with ability to collaborate cross‑functionally.

• Professional certification (CPSM, CPIM, CSCP) highly recommended.
• Master's degree (MS/MBA) is a plus.
• Experience with MRP/MRPII tools and modern e‑procurement platforms.

Rochester, NY (Plant)

Base salary range: $80,000 – $110,000 annually. Eligible for short‑term and long‑term incentives, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, floating holidays, and sick time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.