Remote Strategic Sourcing Lead

Stryker; Kalamazoo (MI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Stryker’s Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Remote) drives innovation and value across our global supplier base for Finished Good Operations. You lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize service, quality, and cost, and report to senior leadership.

This is a remote role aligned with central or eastern time zones. You will build supplier relationships, develop capability, and manage cross‑functional programs and supplier risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management or related field.
• 8 years in supply management focused on strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Knowledge of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base.
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.
• Ability to build relationships and influence across multiple functions and levels both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies.
• Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing Execution: Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with Stryker’s mission and global category goals, optimizing supplier performance across service, quality, and cost.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Set strategic direction for key supplier partnerships. Serve as the escalation point for supplier issues, including quality concerns, dispute resolution, and commercial implications of product field actions.
• Supplier Development: Drive continuous improvement in supplier capabilities to meet both short-term and long-term business needs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead global sourcing projects and strategic initiatives beyond the sourcing function, including program management efforts.
• Executive Communication: Engage confidently with senior leadership and executive stakeholders across Stryker and supplier organizations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Continuous improvement

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Contract management

Supplier metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Supply Chain

Job description

Stryker’s Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Remote) drives innovation and value across our global supplier base for Finished Good Operations. You lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize service, quality, and cost, and report to senior leadership.

This is a remote role aligned with central or eastern time zones. You will build supplier relationships, develop capability, and manage cross‑functional programs and supplier risk.