Strategic Sourcing Lead, Direct Materials & PCBA

Stryker; United States; On-site; USD 103,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker in the United States is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing, to lead strategic sourcing and category management across a portfolio of direct materials, driving service, quality, cost, and supplier performance.

You will own a portfolio of sustaining products, partnering with Engineering, negotiating with suppliers, and guiding cross-functional initiatives. This role includes 20-25% travel and direct exposure to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Supply Chain Management or closely related field with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.
• Demonstrated ability to develop subject matter expertise in assigned spend categories.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing, category, and commodity strategies across key direct-material categories, including electronics and PCBAs, metals and plastics.
• Supplier Relationship & Commercial Management: Set strategic direction for key supplier partnerships. Lead supplier negotiations and commercial strategy and serve as the escalation point for supplier issues, including quality concerns, dispute resolution, and commercial implications of product field actions.
• Supplier Development & Performance: Drive continuous improvement in supplier capabilities and performance to meet both short-term and long-term business needs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Build strong partnerships with Engineering and other cross-functional stakeholders to align sourcing, product, supplier, and business strategies. Lead global sourcing projects and strategic initiatives beyond the sourcing function, including program management efforts.
• Portfolio & Spend Ownership (Sustaining): Own supplier and sourcing strategy for a significant portfolio of sustaining products and spend.
• Executive Communication & Influence: Engage confidently with senior leadership and executive stakeholders across Stryker and supplier organizations, using strong communication and influence to drive alignment and business outcomes.
• 20 - 25% travel based on business needs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Category management

Negotiation

ERP experience

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ERP

Power BI

Job description

Stryker in the United States is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing, to lead strategic sourcing and category management across a portfolio of direct materials, driving service, quality, cost, and supplier performance.

You will own a portfolio of sustaining products, partnering with Engineering, negotiating with suppliers, and guiding cross-functional initiatives. This role includes 20-25% travel and direct exposure to senior leadership.