Global Sourcing Manager – Best Cost Regions

Stryker; Tijuana; Hybrid; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager, Best Cost Location (BCL), to identify, qualify, and manage global suppliers in strategic regions. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and drive long-term supplier relationships to optimize costs while ensuring quality and supply continuity across metals, electronics, plastics, and packaging.

Lead supplier qualification, conduct cost analyses, and develop scorecards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, or related field.
• 5+ years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management with international exposure.
• Experience leading supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier qualification activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement or sourcing systems.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade compliance fundamentals.
• Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to travel internationally without restrictions.
• Master’s degree or professional certification in procurement or supply chain management (preferred).
• Experience managing suppliers in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, or Central and Latin America.
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to global sourcing regions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify global suppliers in strategic sourcing regions.
• Lead supplier qualification processes including capability assessments and audits.
• Manage supplier cost analyses and total cost of ownership assessments.
• Negotiate long-term supply agreements with favorable terms.
• Develop supplier performance scorecards on cost, quality, delivery, and risk.
• Coordinate with quality, engineering, legal, finance, logistics, and sourcing teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and implement mitigation plans for risks.

Skills

Supplier evaluations

Contract negotiations

International travel

English fluency

Second language (regional)

Cost optimization

Quality audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree / procurement or supply chain certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement/sourcing systems

Job description

Stryker is seeking a Senior Sourcing Manager, Best Cost Location (BCL), to identify, qualify, and manage global suppliers in strategic regions. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate terms, and drive long-term supplier relationships to optimize costs while ensuring quality and supply continuity across metals, electronics, plastics, and packaging.

Lead supplier qualification, conduct cost analyses, and develop scorecards.