Senior Sourcing Manager

Job description

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 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.​ ​ Travel Percentage: 30%