About this Senior Sourcing Manager role at Stryker
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 3 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.
