Sr. Associate, Strategic Sourcing

About the role

Alcon is seeking a Sr. Associate, Strategic Sourcing to support procurement initiatives for primary packaging and related categories. Based onsite in Fort Worth, Texas, you will help drive supplier relationships, manage risk, and optimize value across the supply base.

Key responsibilities

• Support primary packaging sourcing activities, including supplier evaluations, project management, and risk assessments.
• Establish and maintain supplier relationship management processes, tracking performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Assist with contract negotiations and coordinate supplier integration plans with internal stakeholders.
• Monitor market dynamics affecting material availability, capacity, and pricing.
• Prepare procurement documentation such as RFPs, RFQs, and contracts.
• Analyze PPV and supplier cost data, track price changes, and identify savings opportunities.
• Compile and validate data for forecasting dashboards and ensure accurate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, governance, and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (or high school + 10 years, Associate + 6 years, M.S. + 0 years).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant procurement or sourcing experience.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and communicating in English.

Required skills

• SAP

What we offer

• Opportunities to manage your workload and achieve targets.
• Collaborative environment with focus on continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits package.