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