Senior Sourcing Manager (Remote)

Job description

Work Flexibility: Remote As a Senior Sourcing Manager (Remote) 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. You will lead strategic sourcing initiatives across a defined supplier portfolio, driving excellence in service, quality, and cost. The employee can work 100% virtually in the US without any set territory or proximity required. 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. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, procurement or a 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 Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies & cost reduction methodologies Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, and strategic thinking Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated experience in project management, international sourcing, and supplier relationship management within a global manufacturing environment Proven ability to source, evaluate, and manage suppliers internationally while driving cost, quality, and delivery performance Experience working in a highly regulated industry, preferably within the Medical Device industry United States of America Pay Ranges: USN: $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual US5: $123,900 - $206,500 USD Annual US10: $129,800 - $216,400 USD Annual US15: $135,700 - $226,200 USD Annual US20: $141,600 - $236,000 USD Annual US30: $153,400 - $255,700 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location. Travel Percentage: 30% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.