Director, Strategic Sourcing - Surgical
Alcon
Summary
Alcon is looking to hire a Director, Strategic Sourcing – Surgical, part of Alcon's Supply Chain function. The Director, Strategic Sourcing (Management Path), is primarily responsible for leading strategic sourcing activities, building supplier relationships, and ensuring procurement aligns with business goals. This will be on-site in our Irvine, CA location.
Job description
A typical day will include:
- Serve as the primary procurement interface for the Irvine site, ensuring alignment with business and operational objectives.
- Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team, driving accountability and execution excellence.
- Lead and execute strategic sourcing initiatives across direct materials, including electronics and electromechanical components, contract manufacturing and other assembly services, metal components and molded plastics.
- Drive RFQs/RFPs, supplier negotiations, and contract execution to deliver cost savings and PPV improvements.
- Manage supplier performance, including delivery, quality, and cost; lead business reviews with key suppliers.
- Identify and mitigate supply risks, including single-source dependencies and capacity constraints.
- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracting standards, and supplier governance processes.
- PV delivery and cost savings vs. plan.
- Supplier performance (OTIF, quality, responsiveness, reduction in supply disruptions).
- % dual/alternate sourcing and contract coverage.
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise.
- Ability to utilize AI and advanced analytics to drive smarter sourcing decisions, unlock supplier insights, and accelerate value creation.
- Proven track record of managing advanced supplier ecosystem.
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
- 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep, hands-on sourcing experience in Medical device or electronics manufacturing strongly preferred
Requirements
- 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
- 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
- Deep, hands-on sourcing experience in Medical device or electronics manufacturing strongly preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement planning
- Flexible time off
- Relocation assistance
Company overview
Alcon Inc. is the global leader in eye care, dedicated to helping people see brilliantly. Founded in 1945 as a small pharmacy in Fort Worth, Texas, the company has grown into the world's largest eye care device company with complementary businesses in Surgical and Vision Care. As a Swiss-American multinational corporation headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland with major operations in Fort Worth, Texas, Alcon operates in 60 countries and serves patients in over 140 countries. The company's Surgical segment focuses on ophthalmic products for cataract surgery, vitreoretinal surgery, refractive laser surgery, and glaucoma surgery, including implantables, consumables, and surgical equipment. The Vision Care segment comprises daily disposable, reusable, and color-enhancing contact lenses, along with a comprehensive portfolio of ocular health products for dry eye, contact lens care, and ocular allergies. With over 75 years of heritage, Alcon has a long history of industry firsts and makes substantial annual investments in research and development to meet evolving customer needs and advance patient care. The company became an independent publicly-traded entity in 2019 after spinning off from Novartis.