Senior Sourcing Manager (Hybrid)

Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

At Stryker, the Senior Sourcing Manager, Best Cost Location (BCL) plays a key role in identifying, qualifying, and managing global suppliers in strategic sourcing regions. This position focuses on supplier evaluation, commercialnegotiations, and long-term supplier management to support cost optimization while maintaining quality, compliance, and supply continuity across multiple categories, including metals, electronics, plastics, packaging, andsterilization.

* Identify and evaluate suppliers in best cost regions, including Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Central and Latin America, through market research, industry networks, site visits, and benchmarking activities.
* Lead supplier qualification processes, including capability assessments, financial reviews, quality audits, and compliance evaluations.
* Manage structured sourcing events, including requests for information, quotations, and proposals, using standardized evaluation criteria.
* Conduct supplier cost analyses and total cost of ownership assessments to quantify savings opportunities and support sourcing decisions.
* Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, payment terms, contractual protections, and long-term supply agreements.
* Develop and maintain supplier performance scorecards measuring cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and risk metrics.
* Partner with quality, engineering, legal, finance, logistics, and sourcing teams to align supplier strategies with business objectives and product requirements.
* Monitor supplier performance and supply chain risks, implementing mitigation plans and continuous improvement initiatives to support supply continuity and cost reduction objectives.

WHAT YOU NEED:
REQUIRED

* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum 10 years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management with exposure to international suppliers.
* Experience leading supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier qualification activities.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and procurement or sourcing systems.
* Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade compliance fundamentals.
* Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.
* Ability to travel internationally without restrictions.

PREFERRED:

* Experience working within a regulated industry.
* Master's degree in Business Administration or related field, or a professional certification in procurement or supply chain management.
* Experience managing suppliers in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, or Central and Latin America.
* Proficiency in a second language relevant to global sourcing regions.

Travel Percentage: 30%

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