Sourcing Manager

Stryker•Kalamazoo, MI

1d•$102,600 - $222,300•Remote

About The Position

As Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing, you will drive innovation, efficiency, and value across the global supply base. This high-impact role has direct visibility to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. You will lead strategic sourcing and category management initiatives across a defined portfolio of direct materials, supporting excellence in service, quality, cost, and supplier performance. You will own a portfolio consisting primarily of sustaining business, ensuring seamless supplier integration and long-term performance. The role includes developing sourcing strategies for categories such as electronics and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), metals, and plastics; managing supplier relationships and commercial negotiations; driving supplier improvement; and leading cross-functional and global initiatives. Building strong partnerships with Engineering is particularly important. Travel is approximately 20% based on business needs.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in Supply Chain Management or a closely related field, focused on strategic sourcing and supplier development.
Bachelor's degree.
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain the best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.
Demonstrated ability to develop subject matter expertise in assigned spend categories.

Nice To Haves

Extensive ERP experience.
Experience with Power BI or similar applications.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in the medical device or another highly regulated industry.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in Electronics/PCBA spend categories.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute sourcing, category, and commodity strategies across key direct-material categories, including electronics and PCBAs, metals, and plastics.
Align sourcing strategies with global category goals and optimize supplier performance in service, quality, cost, and supply.
Own supplier and sourcing strategy for a significant portfolio of sustaining products and spend, ensuring supplier integration and long-term performance.
Set strategic direction for key supplier partnerships.
Lead supplier negotiations and commercial strategy.
Serve as the escalation point for supplier issues, including quality concerns, dispute resolution, and commercial implications of product field actions.
Drive continuous improvement in supplier capabilities and performance to meet short- and long-term business needs.
Partner 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.
Communicate and influence effectively with senior leadership and executive stakeholders across Stryker and supplier organizations to drive alignment and business outcomes.