Senior Sourcing Manager - Metals/Machining (Hybrid),

Stryker•Portage, MI

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Manager – Metals/Machining leads assigned sourcing areas and supplier performance initiatives supporting the Medical Division’s Portage, Michigan location. The role combines strategic thinking with tactical execution in a highly matrixed global environment, partnering with Global Category Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and Finance to strengthen supplier capabilities, ensure scalable supply, and deliver business results through supplier alignment, cost management, and performance optimization. The role obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. The employee is expected to be located in Portage, Michigan, or the surrounding area, and to be physically present at a Stryker location on a cadenced basis, with flexibility to work from home. Travel is listed as 10–30%, with an annual travel percentage of 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering, or a related field.
10 years of supply management experience focused on strategic sourcing and supplier development; preferably in medical devices or other highly regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of supplier processes and supply-chain risk factors, including experience assessing and mitigating supply-base risk.
Strong negotiation skills and experience negotiating and implementing commercial contracts, including supply and quality agreements (QAA).
Working knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.
Knowledge of continuous-improvement and cost-reduction methodologies.
Experience with supplier metrics and measurement methodologies and supporting systems.
Project management knowledge and experience.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of metals or machining sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing analysis and supplier selection, and perform cost analyses and make-versus-buy analyses as required.
Advise others on supplier selection and cost analysis.
Lead development of contract strategy; negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements, including supply and quality agreements.
Build strong partnerships with key suppliers and internal business disciplines, including senior executive leadership at strategic suppliers.
Identify supply-base risks and develop and implement mitigation plans, including market, supplier financial, social responsibility, environmental, and ethics assessments.
Obtain and communicate market-condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers.
Use market trends to identify and implement cost controls and changes to business strategy.
Collaborate across functions, divisions, and campuses to develop sourcing strategies, supplier scorecards, and business reviews.
Organize and lead supplier scorecard review meetings and business reviews.
Support supplier performance initiatives for assigned sourcing areas in the Medical Division.