What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Excellence Lead- Indirect Procurement position at Bausch Health?
Join a team! We are a global diversified pharmaceutical company enriching lives through our relentless drive to deliver better health outcomes. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products, primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, medical aesthetic devices, international pharmaceuticals. Our 7,000 employees share a common goal and values, propelling us to provide essential care to millions of people globally. We seek dedicated individuals who share our sense of urgency, unity, and excellence.
We are looking for a trustworthy and respectful individual who consistently does the right thing. Someone who is imaginative and proactive, with a keen eye for what is possible. A perceptive and adaptive person who is action oriented. We need a disciplined, focused, and accountable team member. If you embody these values, come join our company and help us shape the future.
We are all in it together to make a difference. Be a part of a culture that doesn't just wait for change but actively creates it—where your skills and values drive our collective progress and impact.
We are seeking an experienced Process Excellence Lead to oversee the implementation and success of process changes within the Indirect Procurement organization.
The Process Excellence Lead will collaborate with the Director of Indirect Procurement to drive organizational transformation initiatives, overseeing policies, processes, and technologies to enhance standardization and identify areas for improvement, while managing enablement activities such as training and implementation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
This is a new role that will be responsible for identifying and driving improvement opportunities across the end-to-end Procurement process, specifically to the Indirect Procurement organization.
This will involve working with colleagues in Procurement as well as selecting business and / or cross-functional stakeholders to identify pain points, define a roadmap for required improvements, execute supporting initiatives and track adoption and results.
It will also involve aligning with counterparts in the Direct Procurement organization to identify opportunities for synergies, share lessons learned and drive consistency (where practical) across the teams.
The ultimate objective is to support the Director of Indirect Procurement with the continued evolution of Bausch’s procurement organization to a more strategic function, highly valued by their internal customers.
HOW YOU’LL SPEND YOUR DAY
Oversee the development, implementation and execution of process improvement and change management initiatives for Indirect Procurement organization
Manage enablement activities globally such as training, reporting, and change management communication campaigns
Partner with the Director of Indirect Procurement to develop business cases for any investments required for recommended improvements
Manage cross-functional project teams globally to diagnose and implement process improvement opportunities
Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure buy-in and adoption of changes
Develop reporting tools and cadences to measure and report on process improvement initiatives to monitor the ongoing effectiveness of processes and make necessary adjustments
Facilitate training and workshops for procurement colleagues towards proper application of tools, processes, and policies
Incorporating stakeholder feedback on user experience and program operations to ensure a smooth and seamless user journey.
Collecting data and auditing team activities to evaluate adoption and impact of improvement initiatives
EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree preferably in Procurement, Marketing, Finance, or Business
Minimum of 6 years of experience in one of: Process Engineering, Project Management and/or Transformation roles
Preferred experience across multiple functional aspects of procurement (sourcing, procurement operations (P2P), supplier management, category management, etc.)
Preferred experience in pharmaceutical industry
Demonstrated proficiency in complex project management and organizational skills
Experience with the design and implementation of new operating models or ways of working
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive change at scale
Proficient in process improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, etc.
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