Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a Manager, Strategic Sourcing reporting to the Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing— Houston, you will play a key role in developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with site procurement strategies. This position focuses on sourcing direct materials, executing projects, and ensuring master data accuracy. This role is on-site in Houston, Texas and the candidate for this role must meet the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for direct materials to optimize cost, quality, and supply continuity.
• Apply advanced knowledge of secondary packaging, primary packaging, and commodities sourcing strategies.
• Identify and qualify cost-effective and alternative sources while ensuring compliance with specifications and local availability.
• Design and execute RFPs, benchmark contracts, and participate in negotiations as needed.
• Drive implementation of advanced analytics techniques (e.g., predictive modeling, machine learning, scenario modeling) to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Utilize tools such as Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SAP BI, and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
• Present insights and recommendations clearly and concisely to executive stakeholders and senior management.
• Influence and collaborate effectively across functions, including Procurement, Engineering, Materials Management, and Executive Leadership.
• Negotiate global and regional contracts with suppliers, securing favorable terms, cost savings and robust service level agreements

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs;
• Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your contribution is valued.
• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!"

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.