Senior Sourcing Manager

Socket.dev; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel up to 15%

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing in Fort Worth, TX, to lead procurement across Chemicals, API, Sterilization, and Resin categories. You will drive category strategy, supplier performance, and cost-optimization initiatives in partnership with Operations, MS&T, and Finance.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience.
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience.
• 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership.
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management across Chemicals, API, Sterilization, and Resin categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead category strategy development and execution for key direct material spend areas, ensuring alignment with business goals and cost optimization initiatives.
• Act as a trusted business partner to Site Leadership 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 ensure cost competitiveness and supply resilience.
• Identify, quantify, and deliver productivity, cost reduction, and value creation initiatives across direct and indirect spend.
• Lead business case development, scenario analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
• Own site-level procurement budgeting, spend tracking, and variance analysis in partnership with Finance and MS&T.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Contract management

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 Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing, you will be responsible for leading procurement and strategic sourcing activities across Chemicals, API, Sterilization, and Resin categories. Your primary role is to ensure 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:

• Lead category strategy development and execution for key direct material spend areas, ensuring alignment with business goals, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and cost optimization initiatives.
• Act as a trusted business partner to 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 ensure cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and supply resilience.
• Identify, quantify, and deliver productivity, cost reduction, and value creation initiatives across direct and indirect spend.
• Lead business case development, scenario analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
• Own 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.
• Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, governance, and controls.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing site procurement team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and adoption of procurement tools and analytics.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
• 7 Years of Relevant Experience
• 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
• Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management across Chemicals, API, Sterilization, and Resin categories.

Preferred qualifications:

• 7 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading site or regional procurement operations.
• Proven ability to manage supplier performance and drive accountability.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, spend analytics, and business case development.
• Ability to influence and lead 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 executive leadership.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your leadership 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!"
• Travel up to 15%

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] let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.