Director, Strategic Sourcing - Aseptic

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?Alcon is looking to hire a Director, Strategic Sourcing – Aseptic. 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.This role is on-site in our Fort Worth, Texas location and a typical day would include:Manage day-to-day procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor negotiation, and contract management.Work with cross-functional teams to assess procurement needs and identify 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 direct (raw materials, components) and/or indirect (information technology, office supplies) categories.Set clear objectives and strategies for the team to achieve goals through planning, directing work, and coaching associates.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 English10 Years of Relevant Experience6 Years of Demonstrated LeadershipHow You Can Thrive at Alcon: See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunitiesJoin Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off and much more.Travel up to 10%Alcon CareersSee your impact at alcon.com/careersATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent WorkerIf you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.Find Jobs for EmployeesFind Jobs for Contingent WorkerALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFYAlcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.SummaryLocation: Fort Worth, TexasType: Full time