Sourcing Manager

Stryker•Kalamazoo, MI

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

As Sourcing Manager, Strategic Sourcing, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving innovation, efficiency, and value across our global supply base. This is a high‑impact position with direct visibility to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a defined supplier portfolio, driving excellence in service, quality, and cost.

Requirements

8+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development.
Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services.
Bachelors Degree

Nice To Haves

AS400 or ERP experience
Power BI or similar applications
Work in a manufacturing environment
Work in medical device or other highly regulated industry

Responsibilities

Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with Stryker’s mission and global category goals, optimizing supplier performance across service, quality, and cost.
Set strategic direction for key supplier partnerships.
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 to meet both short-term and long-term business needs.
Lead global sourcing projects and strategic initiatives beyond the sourcing function, including program management efforts.
Engage confidently with senior leadership and executive stakeholders across Stryker and supplier organizations.