Associate I, Procurement Operations (Japanese Speaker)

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POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Associate I, Procurement Operations (Japanese Speaker) supports the Procurement operation processes of assigned businesses ensuring quality, timeliness and effectiveness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Service Delivery

• Supports transitions and knowledge transfer for APAC language specific processes

• Supports processes are migrated to the blueprint as per agreed timelines

• Operational oversight to provide services at expected levels with a clear customer focus, including handling the exceptions.

• Coordinate with local teams & business functions to provide seamless service

• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert for related policies and processes

• Support the measurement and delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets

• Continuous Improvement : Proactively challenge the Status Quo, making fact based recommendations

• Stakeholder Management

Procurement

• Review Purchase requisitions/Shopping Cart for Input data accuracy, Payment terms and supporting documents like Quotations, Pricing List, Contracts, Bidding Sheet, Approvals based on threshold and type of orders. (Ariba & SAP)

• Helpdesk support – Missing PO, Vendor info, Invoice/GR issues and Contracts.

• Support Requestors / End users as the First Point of Contact for resolution of all Process Queries / Issues.

• Resolve process issues, determine root cause analysis for specific issues.

• Create Reports and Data analysis as per business requirements.

Compliance

• Shopping cart compliance and accuracy check, Adhere to Sourcing guidelines & various sub-processes as laid down for processing Purchase Requisitions & Purchase Order.

• Ensure all processes, policies and procedures are clearly defined, fully documented

• Promote a strong and control environment and follow up on audit issues and implement correcting measures

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

Education Minimum: University degree

Languages: Minimum: English & Japanese language (written and spoken

Skills:

• Positive attitude with a focus on continuous process improvement

• 1 year of experience in Procurement

• Exposure to Global stakeholder engagement

• Excellent MS Office skills and SAP knowledge

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Opportunity to work with a leading global medical device company

• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive work environment

• Competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits

• Continuous learning and development opportunities

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