Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Direct Materials

Company: Alcon Research
Location: Irvine
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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. As a Manager, Strategic Sourcing supporting Direct Materials Procurement for medical devices, you will be trusted with optimizing procurement operations by managing sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to reduce costs and ensure quality in Irvine, CA . You will build effective relationships with internal partners to align sourcing strategies with procurement needs and lead teams to ensure productivity and alignment with departmental goals. In this role, a typical day will include: Analyzing expenditure base, identifying cost reduction projects, performing market analyses. Recommending short- and long-term sourcing strategies, including defined risk/benefit analysis considering overall business requirements Conducting comprehensive sourcing events for materials, services, and equipment. Maintaining accountability for Cash Flow, Raw Materials Inventory & Continuity of Supply Demonstrating value to internal customers (i.e. Manufacturing, Distribution, R&D/MS&T, Materials, Facilities & Administration entities) by becoming a valuable member of the team in pursuit of efficient spend, sustained supply, and high quality. Providing analytical, forward?thinking, and project?management leadership for site sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment with all business elements and cross?functional considerations. Establishing & monitoring Material Supply Agreements, Purchase Agreements & SAP Pricing Agreement Attachments. Initiating Requests for Information (RFI) & Requests for Proposal (RFP) for Direct Materials, Service Contracts, Capital Equipment & Machinery as required. Conducting negotiations with suppliers. Ensuring compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Facilitating contract execution and proper filing. Supporting suppliers and internal customers across the cross-functional procurement process (i.e. Liaison), maintaining strong internal customer and external supplier relationships. WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON: Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD0 yrs) The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English 5 Years of Relevant Experience Preferred Qualifications: Domestic & International Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Experience in collaborating with suppliers domestically and across international regions such as Asia Mexico and Europe, ensuring smooth collaboration and supply chain efficiency. Commodity Expertise: Background in Electronics, Machined/Fabricated Parts, Plastics, Optics & Electro-Mechanical commodities, with industry-specific experience Negotiation Skills: Strong ability to negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms, fostering beneficial partnerships while optimizing costs and quality. HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON: Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives. Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment. Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more! Travel required: 15-25% 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 Total Rewards Alcon’s Total Rewards programs are designed to align to incentives with business goals, encourage the right values and behaviors, and deliver long-term value. The first layer of our rewards program is compensation. We offer a combination of fixed pay and variable pay, which includes short-term incentives, and long-term incentives for eligible population. Our benefits program provides security for life events through life and disability insurance, supports savings for retirement, promotes good health and well-being and supports associates and their families during times of illness. To learn more about Alcon’s Corporate Social Responsibility including our Total Rewards, click here Pay Range $99,000.00 - $165,000.00 Pay Frequency Annual Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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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