Remote Strategic Sourcing Leader

Stryker Corporation; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in the United States is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Remote) to drive sourcing strategies across a global supplier base for Finished Good Operations. You will lead initiatives that optimize service, quality, and cost while reporting to senior leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 8 years in supply management with a focus on strategic sourcing, supplier development, risk management, and capable negotiation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management or related field.
• 8 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 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.

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

Negotiation

Supplier Development

Cross-functional Leadership

Risk Management

Relationship Building

Continuous Improvement

Contract Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Stryker Corporation in the United States is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Remote) to drive sourcing strategies across a global supplier base for Finished Good Operations. You will lead initiatives that optimize service, quality, and cost while reporting to senior leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has 8 years in supply management with a focus on strategic sourcing, supplier development, risk management, and capable negotiation.