Contract: PermanentLocation: Springhill, Carrigtwohill, CorkHybrid PositionDepartment: Global Supply ChainCompany: StrykerRole 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 required10+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain—preferably in medical devices or other regulated industriesProven ability to recruit, develop, and lead top talentStrategic thinker with strong execution skills and a bias for innovationExpert in commercial contract negotiation and procurement strategyStrong analytical and quantitative capabilitiesExceptional communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skillsTrusted relationship builder with executive-level stakeholdersSkilled in navigating complex interpersonal and organizational dynamicsComfortable influencing at the CEO level of supplier organizations and presenting to Stryker's executive leadershipIJThis role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.