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Get Access To All JobsAt 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 Director, Strategic Sourcing - Corporate Services, you will lead the global sourcing and category management strategy across Information Technology (IT), Legal, Human Resources (HR), External Workforce, and Professional Services. You will partner closely with senior business leaders and key stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies that drive value, optimize costs, mitigate risk, and support business objectives. This role requires deep category experience in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and IT Services, including application management and major project-based work. You will oversee supplier relationships, lead complex negotiations, identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and applicable standards while delivering measurable business impact across the organization in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, a typical day will include:
Strategic Level
- Define and adapt a global category strategy in alignment with executive stakeholders across all Alcon business units. Seek input from and align with other supply-side functions and local sourcing organizations. Align the category strategy with the product lifecycle and short- and long-term business goals.
- Manage relationships with key business stakeholders to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and ensure the category strategy is aligned, understood, and supported.
- Analyze, identify, evaluate, negotiate, select, contract with, and develop a supply base that meets business needs for the timely, high-quality delivery of goods and services within the assigned category.
- Ensure regional and subcategory strategies are aligned with the global category strategy and applicable Alcon business objectives. The Global Category Director is accountable for effective execution of the strategy.
- Create full spend transparency, including spend baselines, key performance indicators, and metrics.
- Manage key supplier relationships through appropriate programs, such as alliance management and supplier relationship management, to enable innovation, continuous improvement, and cost containment through mutual accountability and trust.
- Develop, align, and implement innovative cost-savings and productivity initiatives for the assigned category to support Procurement and business targets.
Project Level
- Manage key projects and support project leaders and cross-functional teams in selecting and managing suppliers and service providers on a project-by-project basis, ensuring decisions align with the overall global category strategies.
- Lead complex negotiations and support the business with contracting, including the negotiation and implementation of agreements, within the assigned category. Ensure compliance with Alcon legal, ethical, and procurement standards while protecting Alcon know-how and intellectual property.
- Serve as an escalation point for procurement-related matters involving project teams and suppliers.
- Participate in project prioritization and budgeting at the executive level, communicating and aligning the project pipeline and planned initiatives with the global strategy.
- Manage and develop direct report(s) in support of category and business objectives.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 10 Years of Relevant Experience
- 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in business administration, finance, law, or a scientific or technical field. Business or procurement training, such as CISCP, strategic sourcing, or Six Sigma, is preferred.
- Extensive experience working with suppliers, third parties, and external service providers, ideally within the medical device industry.
- Proven ability to lead and contribute to development projects, with a track record of successfully delivering results within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to present effectively to audiences at all organizational levels, from executive leadership to individual contributors.
- Excellent negotiation skills and extensive experience developing supply and service agreements in close collaboration with internal Legal partners.
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!
- Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Alcon Careers
See your impact at alcon.com/careers
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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.
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ALCON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND PARTICIPATES IN E-VERIFY
Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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 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 Director, Strategic Sourcing - Corporate Services, you will lead the global sourcing and category management strategy across Information Technology (IT), Legal, Human Resources (HR), External Workforce, and Professional Services. You will partner closely with senior business leaders and key stakeholders to develop and execute category strategies that drive value, optimize costs, mitigate risk, and support business objectives. This role requires deep category experience in Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and IT Services, including application management and major project-based work. You will oversee supplier relationships, lead complex negotiations, identify opportunities for innovation and process improvement, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and applicable standards while delivering measurable business impact across the organization in Fort Worth, TX. In this role, a typical day will include:
Strategic Level
- Define and adapt a global category strategy in alignment with executive stakeholders across all Alcon business units. Seek input from and align with other supply-side functions and local sourcing organizations. Align the category strategy with the product lifecycle and short- and long-term business goals.
- Manage relationships with key business stakeholders to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and ensure the category strategy is aligned, understood, and supported.
- Analyze, identify, evaluate, negotiate, select, contract with, and develop a supply base that meets business needs for the timely, high-quality delivery of goods and services within the assigned category.
- Ensure regional and subcategory strategies are aligned with the global category strategy and applicable Alcon business objectives. The Global Category Director is accountable for effective execution of the strategy.
- Create full spend transparency, including spend baselines, key performance indicators, and metrics.
- Manage key supplier relationships through appropriate programs, such as alliance management and supplier relationship management, to enable innovation, continuous improvement, and cost containment through mutual accountability and trust.
- Develop, align, and implement innovative cost-savings and productivity initiatives for the assigned category to support Procurement and business targets.
Project Level
- Manage key projects and support project leaders and cross-functional teams in selecting and managing suppliers and service providers on a project-by-project basis, ensuring decisions align with the overall global category strategies.
- Lead complex negotiations and support the business with contracting, including the negotiation and implementation of agreements, within the assigned category. Ensure compliance with Alcon legal, ethical, and procurement standards while protecting Alcon know-how and intellectual property.
- Serve as an escalation point for procurement-related matters involving project teams and suppliers.
- Participate in project prioritization and budgeting at the executive level, communicating and aligning the project pipeline and planned initiatives with the global strategy.
- Manage and develop direct report(s) in support of category and business objectives.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +18 yrs; Assoc.+14 yrs; M.S.+7 yrs; PhD+6 yrs)
- The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
- 10 Years of Relevant Experience
- 6 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in business administration, finance, law, or a scientific or technical field. Business or procurement training, such as CISCP, strategic sourcing, or Six Sigma, is preferred.
- Extensive experience working with suppliers, third parties, and external service providers, ideally within the medical device industry.
- Proven ability to lead and contribute to development projects, with a track record of successfully delivering results within cross-functional teams.
- Ability to present effectively to audiences at all organizational levels, from executive leadership to individual contributors.
- Excellent negotiation skills and extensive experience developing supply and service agreements in close collaboration with internal Legal partners.
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!
- Travel Requirements: Up to 25%
Alcon Careers
See your impact at alcon.com/careers
LI-DNI
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 an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Sourcing Director
Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
Pull the O*NET profile for Sourcing Directors and cross-check your degree field against the listed knowledge requirements. USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific major directly relates to the role, not just whether you hold any bachelor's degree.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate for Sourcing Director roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filings. Companies with consistent DOL filings in procurement and supply chain have already built internal workflows for sponsorship, which shortens your offer-to-filing timeline significantly.
Verify prevailing wage tier before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific worksite city before you receive an offer. Your certified LCA must list a wage at or above that level, so knowing the floor lets you evaluate offers accurately and flag underpayment early.
Confirm each worksite gets its own certified LCA
If your Sourcing Director role involves overseeing operations across multiple facilities, each physical worksite location requires its own DOL-certified LCA before you begin work there. Raise this with the employer's HR team during the offer stage, not after your start date.
Account for cap timing when targeting new sponsors
If you're not currently in H-1B status, your new employer must file a cap-subject petition. The H-1B selection rules have changed recently, so plan your job search timeline around USCIS's current registration window and build in a realistic gap before your authorized start date.
Document supply chain scope to defend specialty occupation
Sourcing Director roles that mix strategic supplier negotiation with operational tasks face higher USCIS scrutiny. Gather evidence that your position requires degree-level analytical and business judgment, such as supplier risk frameworks, contract portfolio documentation, or cross-functional project leadership records.
H-1B Visa Sourcing Director: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Sourcing Director role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in supply chain management, business administration, finance, or a directly related field, it typically qualifies as a specialty occupation. Employers need to demonstrate in the I-129 petition that the role's duties, such as strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract analysis, require that specific degree-level knowledge. Roles with primarily administrative or clerical duties are less likely to qualify.
What documents should I prepare before approaching employers about H-1B sponsorship?
Have your academic transcripts, degree certificates, and any professional certifications in supply chain or procurement ready before the conversation. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a recognized agency so the employer and USCIS can confirm equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. A concise summary of your sourcing responsibilities helps the employer's immigration counsel build the specialty occupation argument quickly.
How long does H-1B status last for a Sourcing Director position?
H-1B status is granted for an initial period of up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, extensions are available if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition or a pending green card application that meets certain age requirements under AC21. Your employer must file each extension before your current status expires.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change employers or move to a new company?
You need a new I-129 petition from the new employer before or immediately when you start work there. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, as long as your previous status was lawful and you've been in H-1B status for at least 180 days. Each new employer must also file a certified LCA covering your specific worksite.
How do I find Sourcing Director jobs where employers are already open to H-1B sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Sourcing Director roles at employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already committed to sponsoring the visa rather than those encountering the process for the first time. Filtering by role and location lets you identify active sponsors in your target market before you apply.