Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing - HR Services & Contingent Labor Procurement

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 Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing - HR Services & Contingent Labor Procurement, you will be trusted to work on leading and managing strategic procurement initiatives related to HR services and Contingent Labor, with a strong focus on Alcon's Managed Service Providers (MSP) and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) management. This role will build strong partnerships with HR, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to optimize costs, enhance service quality, ensure compliance, and strategically manage workforce-related procurement activities at Fort Worth, TX. In this role, a typical day will include:

• Lead global RPO and MSP strategies to support talent acquisition and workforce management.

• Negotiate and manage contracts with RPO and MSP partners, defining program objectives, KPIs and SLAs.

• Develop and execute a strategy for managing contingent labor, ensuring efficient and compliant management.

• Manage relationships with contingent workforce partners and third-party service providers.

• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and implement supplier risk management strategies.

• Oversee HR-Related procurement activities, identifying and implementing cost-saving opportunities.

• Ensure compliance with internal policies, labor laws, and regulations, overseeing contractual risks.

• Collaborate with HR, Legal, IT, Talent Acquisition, and Diversity & Inclusion teams to align solutions with business objectives.

• Use data analytics to assess HR services and contingent workforce partners, tracking key procurement metrics.

• Provide insights and reports to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making and continuous improvement.

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

• Travel: Up to 15%

Preferred requirements:

• Expertise in MSP and RPO models, standard methodologies, and industry trends, with strong negotiation, communication, and customer management skills.

• Proven track record to lead cross functional teams and handle complex procurement projects, making data-driven decisions with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office Suite, delivering results on tight deadlines.

• Strategic thinker focused on continuous improvement and effective relationship building, both internally and externally.

• Comfortable managing ambiguity and complexity in a fast-paced, global environment.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.

• Join Alcon's mission to provide outstanding, innovative products and solutions to improve sight, improve lives, and grow your career!

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and much more!

• Relocation assistance: Yes

• Sponsorship available: Yes

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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.