Senior Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

Stryker; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 92,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking an experienced Sourcing Leader to develop and implement strategic sourcing for the Communications business, coordinating a multi-site team in the US and Germany. The role emphasizes cost control, supplier risk management, and contract strategy, with travel to key sites.

Required are 5+ years in strategic sourcing, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and fluency in German and English. The position supports flexible working hours with on-site collaboration at Tuttlingen and Amsterdam

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• 5+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Knowledge of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, terms, and administration.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies.
• Experience with supplier metrics and supporting systems.
• Strong leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to make timely, sound decisions.
• Fluent German and English (C1) speaking and writing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned commodities within Stryker's Communications business.
• Lead and manage a team across the US and Germany and guide cross-functional groups in strategic commodity planning.
• Oversee sourcing analysis, cost evaluations, and make-vs-buy assessments.
• Direct creation of contract strategies and management of supplier contracts.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation plans focusing on supplier stability and ethics.
• Share market condition insights to optimize cost controls and adapt strategies.
• Develop enterprise-wide metrics and processes to enhance sourcing and supplier management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Analytics

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English & German

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Business/Finance/Engineering

Job description

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies and objectives for assigned commodities within Stryker’s Communications business (integrated operating room solutions), supporting divisional performance and business objectives.
• Lead and manage a team of approximately four employees based in the US (Texas) and at our Tuttlingen site in Germany, as well as cross-functional groups, to drive strategic commodity planning, consolidation initiatives, and spend and supply assessments across the full product lifecycle.
• Oversee sourcing analysis and selection processes, conduct cost evaluations, and perform make-versus-buy assessments as needed.
• Direct the creation of contract strategies; negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements.
• Identify supply base risks and develop and implement mitigation plans, including market assessments and evaluations of supplier financial stability, social responsibility, environmental impact, and ethical standards.
• Gather and share information on market conditions and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers, using this insight to implement effective cost controls and adapt business strategies.
• Lead the development and execution of strategies and objectives for assigned commodities in alignment with divisional business priorities.
• Design and apply enterprise-wide metrics, tools, and processes to enhance sourcing and supplier management activities.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies and objectives for assigned commodities within Stryker’s Communications business (integrated operating room solutions), supporting divisional performance and business objectives.
• Lead and manage a team of approximately four employees based in the US (Texas) and at our Tuttlingen site in Germany, as well as cross-functional groups, to drive strategic commodity planning, consolidation initiatives, and spend and supply assessments across the full product lifecycle.
• Oversee sourcing analysis and selection processes, conduct cost evaluations, and perform make-versus-buy assessments as needed.
• Direct the creation of contract strategies; negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements.
• Identify supply base risks and develop and implement mitigation plans, including market assessments and evaluations of supplier financial stability, social responsibility, environmental impact, and ethical standards.
• Gather and share information on market conditions and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers, using this insight to implement effective cost controls and adapt business strategies.
• Lead the development and execution of strategies and objectives for assigned commodities in alignment with divisional business priorities.
• Design and apply enterprise-wide metrics, tools, and processes to enhance sourcing and supplier management activities.

What You Need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field, required
• Leadership experience functionally and disciplinary is a must have
• 5+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration
• Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies
• Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems.
• Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
• Strong judgment with the ability to make and communicate timely and sound decisions
• Fluent language skills in German and English (both C1 Level) speaking and writing
• Valid car driving license class B

Additional Information

• The role will primarily support activities in the Tuttlingen site and require regular travel, but can be hired in Amsterdam, Tuttlingen, Kiel, Berlin, Freiburg or Duisburg.
• Thanks to our flexible working hours model, you have the opportunity to work partially from home. However, also on-site presence at our Tuttlingen site is expected in order to build sustainable relationships and maintain personal contact with the team, colleagues, and cross-functional departments.
• Travel requirements may be up to approximately 20% (e.g. visits at our site in Flower Mound/Texas, supplier visits, etc.).
• Link to Stryker Communications product portfolio
• Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.

Netherlands Pay Ranges:

• Netherlands: €91.700 - €170.200 EUR Annual

Germany Pay Ranges:

• Freiburg/Stetten 39Std: €7.549 - €12.547 EUR Monthly
• Tuttlingen 40Std: €7.742 - €12.869 EUR Monthly
• Schonkirchen/Kiel 40Std: €8.387 - €13.941 EUR Monthly
• Berlin/Duisburg/40Std: €93.000 - €155.100 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.