Manager, Strategic Sourcing,

Alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon seeks a Manager, Strategic Sourcing at our Fort Worth, TX site to lead category strategy for direct materials across Chemicals, API, Sterilization, and Resin. You will partner with Operations, MS&T, Finance, and Global Procurement to ensure cost competitiveness and supply continuity.

Responsibilities include building site-level sourcing strategies, driving supplier performance, managing budgeting and spend analytics, and ensuring compliance with SOX and ethical sourcing standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance and drive accountability.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management across Chemicals, API, Sterilization, and Resin categories.

Responsibilities

• Manage category strategy development and execution for direct material spend.
• Build relationships with Site Leadership, Operations, MS&T, Quality, Engineering, and Finance.
• Translate site needs into clear sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement direction.
• Develop and execute category and site-level sourcing strategies for cost competitiveness and supply resilience.
• Identify, quantify, and deliver productivity, cost reduction, and value creation initiatives across spend.
• Develop business cases, scenario analyses, and total cost of ownership evaluations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate 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, you will be responsible for managing procurement and strategic sourcing activities across Chemicals, API, Sterilization, and Resin categories. Your primary role is to support cost competitiveness, supply continuity, contract coverage, and strong supplier performance in support of manufacturing and business objectives. This role partners closely with Operations, MS&T, Finance, and Global Procurement at our Fort Worth, TX location. In this role, a typical day includes:

• Manage category strategy development and execution for key direct material spend areas, ensuring alignment with business goals, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Build effective relationships with Site Leadership, Operations, MS&T, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support production, cost, and growth objectives.
• Translate site needs into clear sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement direction.
• Develop and execute category and site-level sourcing strategies to support cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and supply resilience.
• Identify, quantify, and deliver productivity, cost reduction, and value creation initiatives across direct and indirect spend.
• Develop business cases, scenario analyses, and total cost of ownership evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
• Manage site-level procurement budgeting, spend tracking, and variance analysis in partnership with Finance and MS&T.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, SOX requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
• Support continuous improvement in procurement processes, governance, and controls.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the site procurement team, supporting productivity, collaboration, development, and alignment with departmental goals.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and the use of procurement tools and analytics.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting or managing site procurement operations.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance and drive accountability.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management across Chemicals, API, Sterilization, and Resin categories.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, spend analytics, and business case development.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience working with ambiguity and driving results in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to site and senior leadership.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
• 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, and help others "See Brilliantly!"
• Travel up to 15%

See your impact at alcon.com/careers

ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.