Senior Manager, Sourcing, (Onsite)

Stryker • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Sourcing (Onsite) will play a critical leadership role in driving sourcing strategies and supplier performance for Stryker's Sustainability Solutions (SSS) business unit in the Phoenix, AZ region. This position offers the opportunity to combine strategic foresight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced, global, and highly matrixed environment. As a key business partner to R&D, operations, quality, and finance, you will shape supplier capabilities, accelerate new product development (NPD) programs, and deliver measurable business results through supplier alignment, cost optimization, and performance excellence. You will lead and develop a high-performing onsite procurement team, overseeing both new product development (NPD) and sustaining sourcing activities, ensuring best-in-class quality, service, and value. This role is ideal for a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, execution, and innovation—influencing decisions that directly support Stryker's mission to make healthcare better. Serve as a trusted advisor to the Business Unit SLT, shaping sourcing strategies, supplier performance, and risk management while balancing strategy with execution. Lead, mentor, and grow a team of procurement professionals, fostering development, accountability, and recognition of achievements. Drive strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver industry-leading outcomes in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability. Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and R&D to align supplier strategies, budgets, and procurement initiatives with business goals. Anticipate industry and macroeconomic trends to evolve sourcing roadmaps and maintain competitive advantage. Champion supplier performance management, resolving escalations, improving reliability, and building long-term capability. Leverage global contracts and collaboration across sites to maximize value, mitigate risk, and strengthen resilience. Lead organizational adoption of sourcing strategies, driving change initiatives that deliver measurable ROI and lasting impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering or related field.
• 10 years of experience in Supply Management with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development.
• Financial acumen with demonstrated experience in budgeting, modeling, and ROI analysis.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors.
• Strong negotiation skills for commercial contracts including supply and quality agreements.
• Strong working knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Experience working in regulated industries, including government, medical technology, and pharmaceuticals.
• Experience leading NPD and sustaining procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive sourcing strategies and supplier performance for Stryker's Sustainability Solutions business unit.
• Lead and develop a high-performing onsite procurement team.
• Oversee new product development (NPD) and sustaining sourcing activities.
• Shape supplier capabilities and accelerate new product development programs.
• Deliver measurable business results through supplier alignment, cost optimization, and performance excellence.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Business Unit SLT.
• Drive strategic sourcing initiatives that deliver industry-leading outcomes in cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and R&D.
• Anticipate industry and macroeconomic trends to evolve sourcing roadmaps.
• Champion supplier performance management and resolve escalations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree