Sourcing Manager

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon in Houston, TX is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Professional Path) to optimize procurement operations, manage sourcing strategies, and lead supplier relationships to reduce costs and ensure quality.

You will run end-to-end procurement processes, conduct market research, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet business goals. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in procurement or related field.
• Fluent English (read/write/speak).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for assigned categories with quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships for sourcing continuity.
• Lead RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align procurement with goals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Fluent English

5 Years of Relevant Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School +13 yrs

Assoc.+9 yrs

MS +2 yrs

PhD +0 yrs

Job description

At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly. With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health. We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before. Together, we make a difference in the lives of our patients and customers. Are you ready to join us?
This role is part of Alcon's Supply Chain function, a team that manages the logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analytics for Alcon's industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly. The Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Professional Path), is primarily responsible for optimizing procurement operations by managing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to reduce costs and ensure quality. You will build effective relationships with internal partners to align sourcing strategies with procurement needs and lead teams to ensure productivity and alignment with departmental goals.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Manage procurement activities for assigned categories of goods and services, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery requirements are achieved.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support efficient sourcing, supply continuity, and business objectives.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to identify qualified vendors based on cost, quality, service, and reliability.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand business requirements and align procurement strategies with organizational goals.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities through supplier optimization, process improvements, and sourcing strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions to ensure quality, service, and delivery expectations are met.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, contractual obligations, and budget requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance procurement efficiency, effectiveness, and value creation.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and reporting to support business and regulatory requirements.

Quality & Compliance Responsibilities

• Adhere to all GxP regulations, company policies, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation.
• Support quality assurance and regulatory compliance through strict adherence to established processes and controls.
• Complete all required training and maintain current knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to a culture of compliance, quality, and continuous improvement across the organization.

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.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

How to Thrive at Alcon:

• Imagine your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
• Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, and much more!

See your impact at alcon.com/careers

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