Senior Manager, Sourcing - Sterilization

Stryker; Kansas; Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a strategic sourcing leader to drive global category management for Sterilization, partnering across functions to deliver value and continuity. You will lead enterprise-wide category plans, develop talent, and optimize supplier performance while achieving cost savings and quality objectives.

This remote role involves global scope, frequent cross-functional collaboration, and a travel percentage of about 40% to engage stakeholders and suppliers worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for global category strategy activities for Sterilization, with responsibility for a significant portion of global category spend.
• Partner across functions to deliver the best quality, service, value, and supply continuity.
• Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Drive year-over-year productivity improvements and cost savings while maintaining or enhancing quality, compliance, service, and supply continuity.
• Develop and execute Global Category Plans encompassing cost reduction, new product development, supply base optimisation and rationalisation, quality improvement, risk management, and strategic sourcing.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, cost and make-versus-buy analysis, contract negotiations, and agreements with large-scale, high-impact suppliers.
• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers and lead supplier performance through scorecard reviews, executive business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion supplier-enabled innovation in sterilisation technologies and partner with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Business Development to align investments in new technologies and capabilities.
• Develop and execute supply risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, IP acquisition, market and supplier financial assessments, sustainability, environmental considerations, and ethical sourcing.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Category Management

Supply Chain

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder Influence

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business

Job description

Work Flexibility: Remote

What you will do:

• Provide leadership for global category strategy activities for Sterilization , with responsibility for a significant portion of global category spend. Lead category strategy development and execution while building organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and strategic hiring.
• Partner across Divisional Procurement, Global Sterilization Services, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Advanced Operations, Materials Management, Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance, R&D, Business Development, and Senior Leadership to deliver the best quality, service, value, and supply continuity.
• Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Drive year-over-year productivity improvements and cost savings while maintaining or enhancing quality, compliance, service, and supply continuity.
• Develop and execute Global Category Plans encompassing cost reduction, new product development, supply base optimisation and rationalisation, quality improvement, risk management, and strategic sourcing.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, cost and make-versus-buy analysis, contract negotiations, and agreements with large-scale, high-impact suppliers.
• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers and lead supplier performance through scorecard reviews, executive business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion supplier-enabled innovation in sterilisation technologies and partner with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Business Development to align investments in new technologies and capabilities.
• Develop and execute supply risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, IP acquisition, market and supplier financial assessments, sustainability, environmental considerations, and ethical sourcing.
• Partner with Finance to drive total cost of ownership strategies, establish annual cost standards, and demonstrate the long-term strategic and financial value of procurement initiatives.
• Leverage market intelligence, supplier insights, and technology trends to identify opportunities, manage risk, and influence category and business strategies.
• Lead critical global programs and cross-functional initiatives, engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment, influence decision-making, and execute category strategies.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing global team while establishing processes and best practices that support a best-in-class strategic sourcing organization.

Minimum requirements:

• 10 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience within sterilization or a related regulated environment.
• Strong leadership and talent management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Experience with best-in-class strategic sourcing and category management practices.
• Strong negotiation and commercial contracting experience, including supply and quality agreements (QAA).
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with a track record of delivering measurable value and productivity improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic supplier relationships and improve supplier performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives across virtual, global, and regional teams.
• Strategic, hands-on, and results-oriented approach with the ability to operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN : $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual
• US5 : $123,900 - $206,500 USD Annual
• US10 : $129,800 - $216,400 USD Annual
• US15 : $135,700 - $226,200 USD Annual
• US20 : $141,600 - $236,000 USD Annual
• US30 : $153,400 - $255,700 USD Annual

View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

Travel Percentage: 40%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender iden