Sr. Sourcing Manager, Transportation & Distribution

Alcon•Fort Worth, TX

2d•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 Sourcing Manager, Transportation & Distribution supporting the MTO Team in Fort Worth, TX, a typical day will include: Oversee procurement for specific categories of goods and services, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met. Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers for efficient sourcing and delivery. Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate options based on cost, quality, and reliability. Manage the procurement process, including issuing Requests for Proposals, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance. Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Support cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements and supplier consolidation. Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and budgetary constraints. Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for various transportation modes (e.g., truckload, lessthan-truckload, rail, ocean, and air freight) and distribution (warehouse services, capital equipment, supplies, etc.), including the development of RFPs, supplier selection, and contract award processes. Negotiate contracts with transportation and distribution service providers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions, cost savings, and service level agreements. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Use data analytics skills to evaluate opportunities, identify trends, and support decision making processes. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, finance, and operations teams, to align procurement strategies with business needs. Stay informed of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes affecting supply chain and logistics. WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: 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 Worksite location: Onsite Travel: Up tp 25% Relocation: Yes Sponsorship Assistance: No HOW YOU CAN THRIVE: Collaborate with teammates to share standard processes and findings as work evolves 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. 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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. 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

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

Responsibilities

Oversee procurement for specific categories of goods and services, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met.
Develop and maintain relationships with key suppliers for efficient sourcing and delivery.
Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and evaluate options based on cost, quality, and reliability.
Manage the procurement process, including issuing Requests for Proposals, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance.
Collaborate with internal teams to understand procurement needs and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Support cost-saving initiatives by identifying opportunities for process improvements and supplier consolidation.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and budgetary constraints.
Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for various transportation modes (e.g., truckload, lessthan-truckload, rail, ocean, and air freight) and distribution (warehouse services, capital equipment, supplies, etc.), including the development of RFPs, supplier selection, and contract award processes.
Negotiate contracts with transportation and distribution service providers, ensuring favorable terms and conditions, cost savings, and service level agreements.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, monitoring performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Use data analytics skills to evaluate opportunities, identify trends, and support decision making processes.
Work closely with internal stakeholders, including supply chain, finance, and operations teams, to align procurement strategies with business needs.
Stay informed of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes affecting supply chain and logistics.