Strategic Sourcing Manager: Global Procurement & Savings

Alcon MX; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Professional Path) to optimize procurement operations across diverse categories, build strong supplier relationships, and align sourcing strategies with business needs.

You will lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance management while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction, quality, and supply continuity in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent years of directly related experience.
• Proficient in English reading, writing, understanding and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for assigned categories, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to support efficient sourcing and continuity.
• Conduct market research and supplier evaluations to identify qualified vendors based on cost, quality, service, and reliability.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and performance management.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business goals.

Skills

English fluency

Procurement experience

Supplier relationships management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Alcon is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Professional Path) to optimize procurement operations across diverse categories, build strong supplier relationships, and align sourcing strategies with business needs.

You will lead RFPs, contract negotiations, and performance management while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive cost reduction, quality, and supply continuity in a fast-paced healthcare environment.