Manager, Indirect Procurement – Orthopaedics Group (Hybrid)

Stryker; Mahwah (NJ); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in the United States (Hybrid, Mahwah, NJ preferred) seeks a Manager of Indirect Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, and supplier management across Trauma & Extremities, Joint Replacement, and Ortho Tech segments. You will partner with senior leaders to drive cost savings and risk management while shaping category strategies.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, market intelligence, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, finance, or other relevant area of study.
• 8 years relevant work experience developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts, including supply and service agreements.
• Experience in providing collaborative support, across multiple layers of management.
• Training in financial analysis, strategic analysis, negotiation skills and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations and contract development to deliver value, manage risk, and support business objectives.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFx strategy, supplier evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to understand needs, address gaps, and identify procurement solutions.
• Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier capabilities to uncover cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute spend management strategies that maximize value and leverage purchasing power across the organization.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews and driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and service.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify innovative solutions that improve efficiency and support business growth.
• Serve as a trusted procurement partner by aligning sourcing initiatives with divisional priorities and enterprise goals.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract management

Sourcing strategy

Financial analysis

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management/related field

Master’s degree

Job description

What you will do

The Manager, Indirect Procurement (Hybrid) will serve as the primary procurement partner for the Orthopaedics Group, supporting Joint Replacement, Trauma & Extremities, and Ortho Tech across the U.S., as well as Stryker divisions in Canada. The primary focus will be Trauma & Extremities and Joint Replacement. In this role, you will lead sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost savings projects across indirect spend categories. You will partner with business leaders to review spending, identify opportunities for savings and efficiency, and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives. You will negotiate favorable commercial terms, manage supplier relationships, and stay informed on market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies. You will also support procurement processes and serve as a liaison between Global Indirect Category Leads and the Orthopaedics Group to help align procurement priorities and business needs. While supporting procurement processes, day-to-day purchase order processing is not a core responsibility of this position. This role supports sourcing initiatives across the U.S. and Canada that drive value, manage risk, and support organizational goals. This is a hybrid role requiring regular on-site presence in Mahwah, NJ (preferred) or Weston, FL; Arlington, TN; or Kalamazoo, MI. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance of one of these locations.

• Lead supplier negotiations and contract development to deliver value, manage risk, and support business objectives.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFx strategy, supplier evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to understand needs, address gaps, and identify procurement solutions.
• Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier capabilities to uncover cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute spend management strategies that maximize value and leverage purchasing power across the organization.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews and driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and service.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify innovative solutions that improve efficiency and support business growth.
• Serve as a trusted procurement partner by aligning sourcing initiatives with divisional priorities and enterprise goals.

What you need

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, finance, or other relevant area of study.
• 8 years relevant work experience developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts, including supply and service agreements.
• Experience in providing collaborative support, across multiple layers of management.
• Training in financial analysis, strategic analysis, negotiation skills and project management.

Preferred

• Master’s degree and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM, CPSM, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of procurement/strategic commodity management
• Subject matter expert level experience in multiple indirect procurement categories

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
• US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
• US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
• US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
• US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
• US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual

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