Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Alcon Research•Fort Worth, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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 Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing , you will be 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 at our Fort Worth, TX location . In this role a typical day includes: Lead OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) Program team to develop and execute optimized supply chain strategies for capital equipment, maintenance, and spare parts supporting global Manufacturing Sites. Develop organizational capabilities and standardize sourcing and procurement processes across global regions to ensure scalability and consistency. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement Collaborate with Design team on Global Reference Design standards and requirements for sourcing capital equipment. Oversee development and execution of procurement plans, tracking key milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time contract awards, within budget that enable project success. Implement best practices and process improvements to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, lead times, and mitigate risks. Ensure robust program in place to qualify and source suppliers via fair and equitable selection activities for all capital equipment. Produce Executive level/ Management reports around the health of the supply chain program. Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage. Collaborate with cross regional supply chain leaders to share BKMs (Best Known Method) and develop consistent processes for operational efficiency. Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to supply chain team members and the greater organization. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key global suppliers to secure production capacity and priority delivery. Lead the team to proactively identify and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, logistics constraints, and geopolitical disruptions. Develop and implement a supplier relationship management program in conjunction with cross regional supply chain leaders to effectively manage global supplier relationships. Establish and manage master supply agreements and preferred supplier frameworks with OEMs and integrators. Implement supplier performance management programs, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs), KPIs, and improvement plans. Drive supplier innovation in sustainability, modularization, and prefabrication to accelerate construction schedules. Develop early engagement and pre-qualification strategies for suppliers in new markets. Implement total cost of ownership (TCO) models to drive lifecycle cost optimization. Translate construction pipeline and capacity roadmaps into long-range procurement plans for key equipment. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards. Partner with engineering, maintenance, and construction teams to validate technical specifications, ensure equipment standardization, safety compliance and manage change control. Coordinate with project managers and regional OFCI managers to align delivery schedules with critical path milestones and site readiness, manage logistics and support fast-paced, multi-site build programs. Partner with project controls and finance to share procurement status, budget utilization, equipment installation progress, ensuring transparency and cost accountability. Track key performance indicators for sourcing efficiency, supplier reliability, and project delivery. Drive digital transformation of the capital equipment and spare parts supply chain through advanced planning tools and analytics.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
7 Years of Relevant Experience
5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership

Nice To Haves

Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or Business Administration.
Understanding of electrical and mechanical infrastructure
Demonstrated success managing multimillion-dollar CAPEX portfolios and large-scale supplier agreements
PMP (Project Management Professional)
CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management)
Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
7 years’ experience in supply chain, procurement, or project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Experience managing capital equipment or MEP procurement in manufacturing, hyperscale, industrial, mission-critical environments.
Proven record of successful people management.
Expertise in strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier relationship management with knowledge of construction and project controls
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), construction management tools (Primavera, Procore), and digital procurement platforms.
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Understanding of sustainability and ESG requirements within capital supply chains.

Responsibilities

Lead OFCI (Owner Furnished Contractor Installed) Program team to develop and execute optimized supply chain strategies for capital equipment, maintenance, and spare parts supporting global Manufacturing Sites.
Develop organizational capabilities and standardize sourcing and procurement processes across global regions to ensure scalability and consistency.
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with Design team on Global Reference Design standards and requirements for sourcing capital equipment.
Oversee development and execution of procurement plans, tracking key milestones and deliverables to ensure on-time contract awards, within budget that enable project success.
Implement best practices and process improvements to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce costs, lead times, and mitigate risks.
Ensure robust program in place to qualify and source suppliers via fair and equitable selection activities for all capital equipment.
Produce Executive level/ Management reports around the health of the supply chain program.
Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation and competitive advantage.
Collaborate with cross regional supply chain leaders to share BKMs (Best Known Method) and develop consistent processes for operational efficiency.
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to supply chain team members and the greater organization.
Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key global suppliers to secure production capacity and priority delivery.
Lead the team to proactively identify and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, logistics constraints, and geopolitical disruptions.
Develop and implement a supplier relationship management program in conjunction with cross regional supply chain leaders to effectively manage global supplier relationships.
Establish and manage master supply agreements and preferred supplier frameworks with OEMs and integrators.
Implement supplier performance management programs, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs), KPIs, and improvement plans.
Drive supplier innovation in sustainability, modularization, and prefabrication to accelerate construction schedules.
Develop early engagement and pre-qualification strategies for suppliers in new markets.
Implement total cost of ownership (TCO) models to drive lifecycle cost optimization.
Translate construction pipeline and capacity roadmaps into long-range procurement plans for key equipment.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines, budgetary constraints, and quality standards.
Partner with engineering, maintenance, and construction teams to validate technical specifications, ensure equipment standardization, safety compliance and manage change control.
Coordinate with project managers and regional OFCI managers to align delivery schedules with critical path milestones and site readiness, manage logistics and support fast-paced, multi-site build programs.
Partner with project controls and finance to share procurement status, budget utilization, equipment installation progress, ensuring transparency and cost accountability.
Track key performance indicators for sourcing efficiency, supplier reliability, and project delivery.
Drive digital transformation of the capital equipment and spare parts supply chain through advanced planning tools and analytics.