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
