Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing

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.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies that deliver cost savings, ensure continuity of supply, and introduce competitive alternative suppliers

Apply data analytics to identify trends, uncover opportunities, and initiate new sourcing projects

Manage site budgeting, spend variance analysis, and project coordination in partnership with the MST team

Lead negotiations to secure supply of direct materials—metal, electronics, molded components—and support material and capital equipment localization efforts

Build and present business cases to the Director, COE and senior leadership to gain alignment on localization strategies and sourcing initiatives

What You'll Bring to Alcon

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience

Proven relationship‑building capabilities across internal teams and external partners

Demonstrated expertise in Direct Materials (injection molding, devices, metals, chemicals)

Strong analytical skills; proficiency in Excel with exposure to SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, and PowerPoint

Experience developing and executing global strategic sourcing strategies

Track record of managing regional and global RFPs

Strong negotiation skills involving complex supply agreements and third‑party engagements

Ability to perform scenario modeling, business case development, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments

Comfortable navigating ambiguity while driving results with clarity and focus

How You Can Thrive at Alcon

Good team player

Part of growing company

Opportunity to be involved and exposure to projects from global site

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