Director, 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 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.

The Director, Strategic Sourcing, is primarily responsible for leading strategic external production activities, building supplier relationships, and aligning procurement with business goals. You will develop cost-effective strategies that meet quality standards and ensure departmental success at our US Surgical Manufacturing sites. Specifics Include:
 

• 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.

• This is an individual contributor position (no direct reports).

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:

• 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.

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for salaried associates, paid time off for hourly associates and much more!

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Compensation and Benefits

Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align incentives with business objectives, support our values, and deliver long‑term value. Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities for eligible roles. Our benefits offerings are designed to support associates and their families across key life events, including programs that promote health and well‑being, provide financial security, and support retirement planning.

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.

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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.