Purchasing Officer

Responsibilities

• Issue and manage purchase orders in alignment with approved specifications, drawings, and change controls
• Ensure timely delivery of long-lead and critical items to support engineering builds, validation activities, and production schedules
• Coordinate RFQs, supplier technical reviews, and cost analyses for complex, engineered parts and tooling
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to source newly designed tooling, fixtures, and custom components from prototype through production release
• Support the identification, qualification, and onboarding of suppliers in compliance with medical device quality system requirements

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant procurement and sourcing experience within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience purchasing technical parts including CNC machined parts, optical components (lenses, prisms, mirrors), electronics (PCBAs), and plastic injection molding
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office
• Knowledge of medical device quality systems such as ISO 13485 or FDA QSR
• Full Australian work rights (no visa sponsorship provided)
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Join a global leader with a rich history of innovation and excellence in eye care
• Collaborative and supportive team culture that values diversity and inclusion
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunities for career advancement and meaningful impact on global eye health

About the Company

Alcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. We develop and manufacture innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs, ranging from surgical equipment for cataract removal to consumer contact lens solutions. Founded in 1945, Alcon operates in 180 countries worldwide, driven by a passion for enhancing sight and improving patient outcomes.