Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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 contributing via all aspects of site Strategic Sourcing and Procurement processes. Analyze expenditure base, identify cost reduction projects, perform market analyses, recommend short- and long-term sourcing strategies with defined risk/benefit analysis, and conduct competitive sourcing events for materials, services, and equipment. Responsible for Cash Flow, RM Inventory, DPO, and Continuity of Supply. Penetrate Site functional areas within Manufacturing, Distribution, R D, Facilities and Administration entities to be seen as valuable member of team in pursuit of efficient spend, sustained supply and high-quality results for the business.at our Irvine, California location. In this role, a typical day will include: Analyze expenditure base, identify cost reduction projects, perform market analyses. Recommend short- and long-term sourcing strategies a. With defined risk/benefit analysis considering overall business requirements Conduct comprehensive sourcing events for materials, services, and equipment. Accountable for Cash Flow, Raw Materials Inventory & Continuity of Supply Demonstrate value to internal customers (i.e. Manufacturing, Distribution, R D/MS&T, Materials, Facilities & Administration entities) by becoming a valuable member of the team in pursuit of efficient spend, sustained supply and high quality. Provide analytical, forward thinking and project management leadership for all site sourcing initiatives a. Considering all business elements and cross functional implications. Establish & Monitor Material Supply Agreements, Purchase Agreements & SAP Pricing Agreement Attachments. Initiate Requests for Information (RFI) & Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Direct Materials, Service Contracts, Capital Equipment & Machinery as required. Conduct negotiations with suppliers. Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Facilitate contract execution and proper filing. Support suppliers and internal customers across the cross-functional procurement process (i.e. Liaison), maintaining strong internal customer and external supplier relationships. Preferred qualifications: International Supplier Management: Experience in collaborating with suppliers across regions such as Asia Pacific, Indonesia, and Europe, ensuring smooth collaboration and supply chain efficiency. Industry Expertise: Background in electronics, optics, medical precision instruments, and plastic models, with hands-on exposure to industry-specific requirements. Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms, fostering beneficial partnerships while optimizing costs and quality. 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 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!" #LI-DNI Alcon Careers See your impact at alcon.com/careers ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker Total Rewards Alcon's Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals, encourage the right values and behaviors, and deliver long-term value. The first layer of our rewards program is compensation. We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay, which includes short-term incentives, and long-term incentives for eligible population. Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance, supports savings for retirement, promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness. To learn more about Alcon's Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards, click here Pay Range $96,000.00 - $144,000.00 Pay Frequency Annual 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 ... and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. 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