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 Strategic Supply Organization, a team that manages external manufacturing partners for Alcon's industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly.
Director, Strategic SourcingResponsibilities
- Manage day-to-day procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor negotiation, and contract management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess procurement needs and find strategic sourcing opportunities.
- Oversee supplier relationship management to ensure consistent quality and value.
- Implement procurement strategies that optimize cost, efficiency, and resilience in the supply chain.
- Analyze market trends and supplier performance to identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Lead procurement teams in evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance.
- Develop sourcing strategies for both direct (raw materials, components) and indirect (information technology, office supplies) categories.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 10 years of relevant experience
- 6 Years of demonstrated leadership
Location: Onsite
Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Relocation Assistance: None
Sponsorship Available: No
How You Can Thrive at Alcon
Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and learnings as work evolves! Join Alcon's mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives. Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
Benefits
- Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!
Compensation
Pay Range 164,050.00 - 212,300.00 Pay Frequency Annual
The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.