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Alcon · 11 hours ago

Director, Strategic Sourcing - Houston

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date10+ years exp

Alcon is a global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. As a Director of Strategic Sourcing, you will develop global sourcing strategies, lead procurement efforts, and drive cost optimization and supplier performance within the Surgical Franchise.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary procurement interface for the Houston site, ensuring alignment with business and operational objectives
Build and 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 and alternate supplier sources in collaborating with Engineering team that ensure cost competitiveness, business continuity, and innovation
Lead supplier performance management, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs) for critical suppliers
Own site-level budgeting and spend variance analysis in partnership with Finance, Materials and Global Procurement
Ensure contract coverage, supply and pricing agreements

Qualification

Strategic sourcingSupplier managementContract governanceProcurement managementExcel proficiencyLeadership experienceContinuous improvementCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

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

Preferred

Progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, including leadership experience managing cross‑functional teams
Strong expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract governance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and manage stakeholders effectively
Experience in raw material and component‑specific sourcing within a manufacturing environment, including exposure to Asia‑based suppliers
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office tools

Benefits

Health
Life
Retirement
Flexible time off
Much more

Company

Alcon

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Alcon specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines and devices to serve the cycle of eye care.
dateFounded in 1945
location
Vernier, Geneve, CHE
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.alcon.com

H1B Sponsorship

Alcon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (27)
2024 (35)
2023 (12)
2022 (15)
2021 (45)
2020 (20)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2010-12-15Acquired
2002-03-21IPO

Leadership Team

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David Endicott
Chief Executive Officer
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Tim Stonesifer
Chief Financial Officer
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