Manager, Strategic Sourcing Direct Materials

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 youll 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 supporting Direct Materials Procurement for medical devices you will be trusted with optimizing procurement operations by managing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to reduce costs and ensure quality in Irvine CA. You will build effective relationships with internal partners to align sourcing strategies with procurement needs and lead teams to ensure productivity and alignment with departmental goals.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Analyzing expenditure base identifying cost reduction projects performing market analyses.
• Recommending short- and long-term sourcing strategies including defined risk/benefit analysis considering overall business requirements
• Conducting comprehensive sourcing events for materials services and equipment.
• Maintaining accountability for Cash Flow Raw Materials Inventory & Continuity of Supply
• Demonstrating 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.
• Providing analytical forwardthinking and projectmanagement leadership for site sourcing initiatives ensuring alignment with all business elements and crossfunctional considerations.
• Establishing & monitoring Material Supply Agreements Purchase Agreements & SAP Pricing Agreement Attachments. Initiating Requests for Information (RFI) & Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Direct Materials Service Contracts Capital Equipment & Machinery as required.
• Conducting negotiations with suppliers.
• Ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Facilitating contract execution and proper filing.
• Supporting suppliers and internal customers across the cross-functional procurement process (i.e. Liaison) maintaining strong internal customer and external supplier relationships.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Domestic & International Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Experience in collaborating with suppliers domestically and across international regions such as Asia Mexico and Europe ensuring smooth collaboration and supply chain efficiency.
• Commodity Expertise: Background in Electronics Machined/Fabricated Parts Plastics Optics & Electro-Mechanical commodities with industry-specific experience
• Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate contracts pricing and terms fostering beneficial partnerships while optimizing costs and quality.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcons 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 paid time off and much more!
• Travel required: 15-25%

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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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.