Sr. Manager, Global Sourcing role at Stryker - join to apply.
Location: Springhill, Carrigtwohill, Cork
Hybrid Position
The Senior Manager, Sourcing is responsible to drive and implement sourcing strategies of a defined supplier portfolio across the organization, enabling Stryker to achieve optimal business levels of service, quality and cost. This role is responsible to lead a team, be fully accountable for all operational and escalation issues pertaining to supplier issues at the San Jose site, and lead activities that span Cost Savings Strategies, NPD, Operations, and M&A.
What you will do
* Management responsibilities include setting structure for the sourcing organization, identifying appropriate talent, developing job descriptions, objectives, key performance indicators and performance goals
* Drive and implement sourcing strategies of defined supplier portfolio across the organization enabling Stryker to achieve optimal business levels of service, quality and cost
* Set the strategic direction for key supplier partners, aligned to Stryker’s mission, global sourcing category strategies and customer / stakeholder needs
* Serve as the leader / escalation path for supplier management issues within the Stryker network including resolving commercial implications related to Product Field Actions, quality issues, dispute resolutions, etc.
* Supplier development in the areas of Quality, Service & Cost to ensure Stryker’s day to day and long term needs are met
* Lead global sourcing projects and cross-functional initiatives; may also lead/perform strategic program management outside of the sourcing organization
* Communicate across all levels of management including executive leadership
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
* Minimum of 10 years of Sourcing / Procurement / Supply chain experience, preferably in medical devices or other highly regulated environments
* Ability to identify, develop, and lead talented people
* Ability to see the big picture, distill strategic objectives into a concrete plan for execution, influence others to build consensus behind shared goals, challenge the status quo, initiate tough conversations, and promote a culture of innovation
* Demonstrated quantitative and analytical abilities
* Expert level knowledge and experience in developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts
* Expert knowledge of procurement strategy and market drivers
* Excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative teamwork, conflict management, and negotiation skills
* Ability to build trusting relationships with Executive VP level at Stryker and CEO level at supplier organizations, and to close strategic negotiations with suppliers
* Experience presenting to and influencing executives
* Ability to interpret complex information and interconnected issues to articulate findings, obstacles, and solutions
* Strong stakeholder management and communications
* Willingness to challenge processes and leverage knowledge to identify new solutions
* Ability to navigate complex interpersonal and political issues
About the role
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies. The company offers innovative products and services across MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine to improve patient and healthcare outcomes, impacting more than 150 million patients annually.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Supply Chain
Industries
* Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
* Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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