Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives and manage supplier relationships to optimize performance, achieve cost savings, and ensure supply continuity for Alcon's industry-leading eye health products.
Role type
Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Management Path)
Builds
Global supply chain solutions for direct materials (metals, electronics, molded components) and capital equipment.
Domain
Medical Devices / Optometry / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic sourcing strategy development, supplier relationship management, data analytics for trend identification, budgeting and spend variance analysis, negotiation of complex supply agreements, RFP management, scenario modeling, total cost of ownership (TCO) assessment, localization strategy execution.
Preferred skills
Experience with injection molding, devices, metals, and chemicals; proficiency in SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, and Excel.
Technologies
SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Develop and execute global strategic sourcing strategies; lead negotiations for direct materials and capital equipment; manage site budgeting and project coordination; build business cases for senior leadership; apply data analytics to uncover sourcing opportunities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership