Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, COE

Summary of 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, dedicated people to join Alcon. As a Sr. Manager of Strategic Sourcing, you will be trusted to develop global sourcing strategies that drive cost reductions, alternative suppliers, and business continuity within our Surgical Franchise.

Key Responsibilities: 

·       Identify and present business case for alternative sources across franchises not limited to Resins, molded components, chemicals, electro-mechanical and metals

·       Align with the objectives of Director, COE to continuously drive productivity, business continuity and the long-term vision for legacy and new product launches.

·       Engage with R&D on weekly basis and identify synergies to build case for commercial portfolio.

·       Developing and driving strategic sourcing strategies that offer cost savings, introduce alternative suppliers, and provide business continuity

·       Apply data analytics to identify trends within spend data to identify new opportunities and projects

·       Manage and run global RFPs and sourcing related projects

·       Negotiate complex supply agreements to secure the supply of direct materials

·       Develop and present business cases to executive leadership to secure buy in on various strategies and projects.

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)

·       The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

·       10 Years of Relevant Experience

·       Ability to foster strong relationships, both internally and externally.

·       Strong analytical skills to influence budgeting and pricing options.

·       Experience in Strategic Sourcing with demonstrated ability to develop global sourcing strategies

·       Demonstrated experience building and managing regional and global RFPs

·       Ability to negotiate complex supply agreements and third-party engagements

·       Ability to perform scenario modeling, business case development, and total cost of ownership assessments

·       Strong analytical ability within excel, SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, and PowerPoint

·       Demonstrated experience within Direct Materials (injection molding, devices, metals, chemicals)

·       Experience working with ambiguity and driving results

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

·       Benefit from a growing, innovative environment.

·       Sharpen your current skills and gain exposure within different areas of the business.

·       Join Alcon’s mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight and improve lives!

Work hours: 1 PM to 10 PM IST

Relocation assistance: Yes

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