Alcon Research
Director, Strategic Sourcing
Fort Worth, Texas · Director · Contract
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odds of building a lasting career here
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~61% per draw at Level IV). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
$10,608 more — $174,658 — moves this role to Level IV and 4 lottery entries. That figure is inside the range the employer already advertised.
Based on the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation and worksite, a base salary of $174,658 would place this position at wage Level IV. That figure is within the posted range, and I'd like to target it. This role classifies under "Purchasing Managers" for prevailing-wage purposes.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Purchasing Managers (11-3061) · Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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Green-card follow-through: 44%
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About the role
- With more than 25,000 associates, we innovate fearlessly, champion progress, and act swiftly to impact global eye health.
- We foster an inclusive culture, recognizing your contributions and offering opportunities to grow your career like never before.
- The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day procurement activities, including sourcing, vendor negotiation, and contract management.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess procurement needs and find strategic sourcing opportunities.
- Implement procurement strategies that optimize cost, efficiency, and resilience in the supply chain.
- Lead procurement teams in evaluating bids, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance.
- Develop sourcing strategies for both direct (raw materials, components) and indirect (information technology, office supplies) categories.
Requirements
- If you are currently an active employee/contingent worker at Alcon, please click the appropriate link below to apply on the Internal Career site.
- 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)
Compensation
- 164,050.00 - 212,300.00
- Our compensation approach includes a combination of fixed and variable pay, with short‑term and long‑term incentive opportunities for eligible roles.
- The salary range posted represents the anticipated hiring range for this role.
- Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location, and internal equity, and may fall outside the posted range.
Company info
- At Alcon, we're passionate about enhancing sight and helping people see brilliantly.
Equal opportunity
- Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.
- Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Sponsorship Available: No
This listing is sourced directly from Alcon Research's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.