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We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As the Procurement Site Head - ASPEX, you will be responsible for leading all site-level procurement and strategic sourcing activities across Chemicals, API, Packaging, and Resin categories. Your primary role is to ensure cost competitiveness, supply continuity, contract coverage, and strong supplier performance in support of manufacturing and business objectives. This role serves as the primary procurement interface for the site, partners closely with Operations, MS&T, Finance, and Global Procurement, and leads a high-performing local procurement team at our Fort Worth, TX location. In this role a typical day includes:
Serve as the primary procurement leader and point of contact for the ASPEX Fort Worth site, ensuring full alignment with site leadership and operational priorities.
Act as a trusted business partner to Site Leadership, Operations, MS&T, Quality, Engineering, and Finance to support production, cost, and growth objectives.
Translate site needs into clear sourcing strategies aligned with global procurement direction.
Develop and execute category and site-level sourcing strategies to ensure cost competitiveness, risk mitigation, and supply resilience.
Identify, quantify, and deliver productivity, cost reduction, and value creation initiatives across direct and indirect spend.
Lead business case development, scenario analysis, and total cost of ownership evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
Own site-level procurement budgeting, spend tracking, and variance analysis in partnership with Finance and MS&T.
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, SOX requirements, and ethical sourcing standards.
Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, governance, and controls.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing site procurement team, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Champion data-driven decision-making and adoption of procurement tools and analytics.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON
Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
7 Years of Relevant Experience
5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiation, and contract management across Chemicals, API, Packaging, and Resin categories.
Preferred qualifications:
7 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or Supply Chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated experience leading site or regional procurement operations.
Proven ability to manage supplier performance and drive accountability.
Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, spend analytics, and business case development.
Ability to influence and lead cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
Experience working with ambiguity and driving results in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to present to site and executive leadership.
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your leadership is valued.
Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off, and much more!
Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions that enhance sight, enhance lives, & help others "See Brilliantly!"
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