Director, Strategic Sourcing, Houston

Director, Strategic Sourcing, Houston page is loaded## Director, Strategic Sourcing, Houstonremote type: Not applicablelocations: Houston, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 22, 2026 (28 days left to apply)job requisition id: R- Alcon is looking to hire a **Director, Strategic Sourcing,** that is a part of Alcon’s Supply Chain function, a team that manages the logistics, inventory management, and supply chain analytics for Alcon's industry leading products to ensure products are delivered efficiently and effectively so that people can see brilliantly. The Director, Strategic Sourcing (Management Path), is primarily responsible for leading strategic sourcing activities, building supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement aligns with business goals and**A typical day will include:*** 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 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 MS&T and Procurement COE.* Ensure contract coverage, supply and pricing agreements.**What you’ll bring to Alcon:*** 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**HOW YOU CAN THRIVE:*** 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.***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 ** ** and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.*
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