Senior Sourcing Manager - Metals/Machining (Hybrid),

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What you will do

Senior Sourcing Manager - Metals/Machining will lead assigned sourcing areas and supplier performance initiatives supporting the Medical Division's location in Portage MI.. This role requires both strategic thinking and tactical execution in a highly matrixed global environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with Global Category Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and Finance to drive supplier capabilities, ensure scalable supply, and deliver business results through supplier alignment, cost management, and performance optimization. Obtains the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. The desired employee will be located in Portage, MI or the surrounding area, expected to be physically present at a Stryker location on a cadenced basis but has the flexibility to work from home.

• Leads sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses and make vs buy analyses as required. Advises others on selection/cost analysis.
• Leads development of contract strategy. Negotiates, establishes, monitors, and enforces supplier contracts and agreements.
• Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses.
• Partners and develop relationships with senior executive leadership at strategic suppliers.
• Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc.
• Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers.
• Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes.
• Collaborate across functions, divisions, and campuses to develop sourcing strategies and key supplier scorecards and business reviews.
• Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews.

• Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering or related field.
• 10 years in supply management with focus 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 in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base.
• Strong negotiations skills negotiating and implementing commercial contracts to include supply and quality agreements (QAA).
• Strong, working knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies.
• Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems.
• Project Management knowledge and experience
• Travel: 10-30%

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of metals or machining sourcing experience