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 the Senior Category Manager Contract Manufacturing & Sterilization, you will participate in developing and implementing the procurement contract manufacturing strategy in alignment with overall business objectives. You will play a critical role in optimizing and streamlining contract manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal/external stakeholder experience. This position will also work closely with various departments such as Sales, Demand Planning, Procure to Pay, Finance, Business Development, Legal, and Quality Assurance to support product supply for all current and future CMO products. This position reporting to the Global Director of MTO Category Procurement, is responsible for data-driven procurement initiatives driving actionable insights, and partnering closely with the external supply operations team. As well as providing strategic solutions to support leaders and company objectives in Fort Worth, Texas! Key Responsibilities: Negotiate reasonable and efficient contracts with sterilizers & contract manufacturers that involves a high degree of complexity. Work closely with the external supply operations team to ensure strategic and business criteria alignment. Improve supplier relationships by promoting and supervising the implementation of a coordinated supply chain involving key collaborators. Implement standard processes and ensure adherence to established Procurement policies and procedures. Evaluate vendor performance and negotiate contracts to optimize cost and service levels. Perform market analysis to provide data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making. Key Requirements/Minimum Requirements: 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 Proven Experience Preferred Requirements: Build and maintain positive relationships with all internal and external partners and lead discussion, problem solving efforts and process improvements to ensure that performance targets are met or exceeded. Strong understanding of data governance principles and standard processes. Ability to communicate sophisticated data insights to non-technical partners. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and team management skills. Ability to handle multiple projects at one time. Proven experience in procurement operations management with a focus on Contract Manufacturing. Travel Requirements: 25% Relocation Assistance: Yes Sponsorship Available: No ATTENTION: Current Alcon Employee/Contingent Worker If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. At Alcon, we are committed to helping people see better. We believe patients should have access to quality eye care regardless of their economic circumstances; however, barriers to good eye health exist for patients in both developed and emerging markets. Alcon develops and manufactures innovative devices to serve the full life cycle of eye care needs. Its surgical group is one of the largest makers of equipment used for cataract removal and laser vision correction. Its consumer products include the well-known Opti-Free line of contact lens solutions and related products. Alcon, which was founded in 1945, sells its products in 180 countries worldwide. If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site. Find Jobs for Employees Find Jobs for Contingent Worker