Manager,StrategicSourcing

**Manager, Strategic Sourcing** 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, talented people to join Alcon. As a **Manager, Strategic Sourcing** supporting the **Procurement Team** , you will be trusted to play a critical role in shaping and executing procurement strategies across key Marketing sub‑categories, including but not limited Data Insights and Analytics, Promotional Items, Print, Media, Creative Agencies, and Meetings & Events. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills, expertise in category strategy development, contract management, supplier relationship management, and negotiation excellence across regional and global scopes. You will deliver high‑value procurement solutions, support strategic vendor selection, contribute to technology and performance management initiatives, and ensure best‑in‑class sourcing of external services. Your work enables year‑over‑year cost savings, risk mitigation, process improvements, and measurable business impact in close partnership with Marketing and Sales stakeholders. This role is based out of our**Fort Worth, TX** office**.** **In this role, a typical day will include:** **Business Partnership** * Serve as a trusted advisor to Marketing and Sales leadership across all franchises. * Ensure category strategies fully align with business priorities and Procurement’s overarching strategy. **Category Strategy & Execution** * Develop and implement game‑changing category strategies grounded in analytical insights, market intelligence, and stakeholder input. * Translate category objectives into measurable targets and communicate