The Senior Manager, Sourcing (Hybrid) will lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities for assigned commodities at our Portage, Michigan site within the Medical division. This role is responsible for obtaining the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management.

The Senior Manager, Sourcing will also lead the development and implementation of strategies and projects related to cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk assessment, and contract negotiation.

This is a hybrid role. We are seeking a candidate located in Portage, MI, or the surrounding area. The employee is expected to be physically present at the Stryker location in Portage on a weekly basis, with the flexibility to work from home.

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned commodities, align sourcing strategies with divisional business objectives and long-term growth plans.

• Develop and execute comprehensive commodity strategies, including spend analysis, supply base optimization, and lifecycle planning to drive value and operational efficiency.

• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, operations, and finance) to support new product development, sourcing decisions, and supply chain optimization.

• Drive supplier selection and sourcing decisions through data-driven analysis, including cost modeling, should-costing, and make-versus-buy evaluations.

• Lead contract strategy and negotiations to secure favorable terms, ensure compliance, and maximize quality, service, and total value.

• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships, driving collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in quality, delivery, and cost performance.

• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including market volatility, supplier financial health, sustainability, and regulatory considerations.

• Monitor market trends, technology advancements, and industry dynamics to inform sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier networks, and uncover cost-saving opportunities.

What you need

Required Qualifications

• 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.     

• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.                                                               

• Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base.

• Strong skills in leadership, influencing, communication & presentation, project management

• International sourcing and supplier management experience                                                  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

• Professional certifications through APICS, ISM, and/or CSCMP

• Experience operating in a highly regulated industry.  Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management experience   

• Strong electronics or metals commodity management experience