Senior Sourcing Manager - Metals/Machining (Hybrid),

Stryker•Portage, MI

7d•$118,000 - $196,700•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Sourcing Manager for Metals/Machining leads assigned sourcing areas and supplier performance initiatives supporting the Medical Division’s Portage, Michigan location. The role combines strategic planning and tactical execution in a highly matrixed global environment, partnering with Global Category Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and Finance to develop supplier capabilities, ensure scalable supply, and deliver business results through supplier alignment, cost management, and performance optimization. The position obtains quality, service, and value through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. The successful candidate is expected to live in Portage, Michigan, or the surrounding area and be physically present at a Stryker location on a cadenced basis, with flexibility to work from home. The position involves 10–30% travel. The Senior Sourcing Manager leads sourcing analysis and supplier selection, performs cost and make-versus-buy analyses, and advises others on selection and cost analysis. The role develops contract strategy; negotiates, establishes, monitors, and enforces supplier contracts and agreements; builds partnerships with key suppliers and internal business disciplines; and develops relationships with senior executives at strategic suppliers. It also identifies supply base risks and implements mitigation plans, communicates commodity market conditions and technology trends, applies market trends to cost controls and business strategy, and collaborates across functions, divisions, and campuses on sourcing strategies and supplier scorecards. The manager organizes and leads scorecard reviews and business reviews.

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 another highly regulated environment.
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, measurement methodologies, and supporting systems.
Project management knowledge and experience.
Willingness to travel 10–30%.
Expected to be located in Portage, Michigan, or the surrounding area, and physically present at a Stryker location on a cadenced basis.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of metals or machining sourcing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned sourcing areas and supplier performance initiatives for the Medical Division.
Partner with Global Category Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and Finance to develop supplier capabilities, support scalable supply, and deliver business results.
Obtain quality, service, and value through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management.
Lead sourcing analysis and supplier selection; perform cost analyses and make-versus-buy analyses; advise others on selection and cost analysis.
Develop contract strategy; negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements.
Build strong partnerships with key suppliers and internal business disciplines, including relationships with 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.