Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Company: Alcon Research
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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, you’ll 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. The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing , is primarily
responsible for leading procurement strategy and execution to
support site objectives. This role drives cost optimization,
supplier performance, and risk mitigation through innovative
sourcing strategies. As a key business partner, you will lead a
high-performing team and collaborate across functions to deliver
sustainable value and operational excellence. This role is located
on-site in Houston, Texas and a typical day would include: Serve as
the primary procurement interface for the Houston site, ensuring
alignment with business and operational objectives. Lead a
high-performing procurement team, including hiring, coaching, and
performance management. Foster a culture of accountability,
collaboration, and continuous improvement. Lead supplier
performance management, including QBRs for top suppliers based on
spend and criticality. Develop and execute sourcing strategies that
ensure cost competitiveness, business continuity, and innovation.
Own site-level budgeting and spend variance analysis in partnership
with MS&T and Procurement COE. Ensure contract coverage, supply
and pricing agreements. What You'll Bring to Alcon: Bachelor’s
Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high
school15 yrs; Assoc.11 yrs; M.S.4 yrs; PhD3 yrs) The ability to
fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English 7 Years
of Relevant Experience How You Can Thrive at Alcon: Join Alcon’s
mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions
to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career! Alcon
provides robust benefits package including health, life,
retirement, flexible time off, and much more! Travel Requirements:
Up to 10% Relocation – No Sponsorship – No Alcon Careers See your
impact at alcon.com.careers ATTENTION: Current Alcon
Employee/Contingent Worker If 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
Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker ALCON IS AN EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY Alcon 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
alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your
request and your contact information.
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