Director, Strategic Sourcing - Aseptic

Alcon

$120K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of relevant experience
  • Ability to fluently communicate in English
  • 10 years of relevant experience
  • 6 years of demonstrable leadership experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage procurement activities including sourcing and vendor negotiation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify sourcing opportunities
  • Oversee supplier management for quality and value assurance
  • Implement procurement strategies for cost optimization and efficiency
  • Analyze market trends to identify improvement areas
  • Lead procurement evaluations, negotiations, and performance monitoring
  • Develop sourcing strategies for various categories including direct and indirect

Benefits

  • Focused growth and development opportunities
  • Robust benefits package including health and retirement options
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Travel requirements of up to 10%
Full Job Description
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 English
  • 10 Years of Relevant Experience
  • 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership


How You Can Thrive at Alcon:
  • See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities
  • Join 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%


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