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 of Strategic Sourcing, you will be trusted to develop global sourcing strategies that drive cost reductions, alternative suppliers, and business continuity within our Surgical Franchise.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Developing and driving strategic sourcing strategies that offer cost savings, introduce alternative suppliers, and provide business continuity
• Apply data analytics to identify trends within spend data to identify new opportunities and projects
• Manage and run global RFPs and sourcing related projects
• Negotiate complex supply agreements to secure the supply of direct materials
• Develop and present business cases to executive leadership to secure buy in on various strategies and projects

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
• Ability to foster strong relationships, both internally and externally.
• Strong analytical skills to influence budgeting and pricing options.
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing with demonstrated ability to develop global sourcing strategies
• Demonstrated experience building and managing regional and global RFPs
• Ability to negotiate complex supply agreements and third-party engagements
• Ability to perform scenario modeling, business case development, and total cost of ownership assessments
• Strong analytical ability within excel, SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated experience within Direct Materials (injection molding, devices, metals, chemicals)
• Experience working with ambiguity and driving results

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Work within a growing, innovative environment.
• Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.
• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!

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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.