Senior Manager, Global Sourcing

Contract: Permanent

Location: Springhill, Carrigtwohill, Cork

Hybrid Position

Department: Global Supply Chain

Company: Stryker

Role Overview:

We’re looking for a dynamic leader to shape the future of our supplier partnerships and sourcing strategy. As Senior 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. As Senior Manager, Sourcing, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a defined supplier portfolio, driving excellence in service, quality, and cost.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Sourcing Execution: Develop and implement sourcing strategies that align with Stryker’s mission and global category goals, optimizing supplier performance across service, quality, and cost.
• Supplier Relationship Management: 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.
• Supplier Development: Drive continuous improvement in supplier capabilities to meet both short-term and long-term business needs.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead global sourcing projects and strategic initiatives beyond the sourcing function, including program management efforts.
• Executive Communication: Engage confidently with senior leadership and executive stakeholders across Stryker and supplier organizations.
• Team Leadership & Structure: Define roles, set objectives, and establish KPIs to drive accountability and results.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• 10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain—preferably in medical devices or other regulated industries
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead top talent
• Strategic thinker with strong execution skills and a bias for innovation
• Expert in commercial contract negotiation and procurement strategy
• Strong analytical and quantitative capabilities
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills
• Trusted relationship builder with executive-level stakeholders
• Skilled in navigating complex interpersonal and organizational dynamics
• Comfortable influencing at the CEO level of supplier organizations and presenting to Stryker’s executive leadership

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This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.