Senior Manager, Sourcing - Sterilization

Work Flexibility: Remote

This role will lead a global team of category management professionals and subject matter experts, with responsibility for multiple areas of direct and indirect spend within the global Sterilisation portfolio . Reporting to the VP, Procurement Global Category Management, this position will develop and execute category strategies that strengthen supply chain resiliency, deliver cost reductions and year-over-year productivity improvements, and maintain or improve product quality and supplier service levels.

The role will partner with key stakeholders across the organization to develop and implement effective sourcing, supplier management, cost reduction, innovation, and risk mitigation strategies.

What you will do:

• Provide leadership for global category strategy activities for Sterilization , with responsibility for a significant portion of global category spend. Lead category strategy development and execution while building organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and strategic hiring.
• Partner across Divisional Procurement, Global Sterilization Services, Supplier Quality, Engineering, Advanced Operations, Materials Management, Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance, R&D, Business Development, and Senior Leadership to deliver the best quality, service, value, and supply continuity.
• Lead the development and execution of enterprise-wide category strategies aligned with overall business objectives.
• Drive year-over-year productivity improvements and cost savings while maintaining or enhancing quality, compliance, service, and supply continuity.
• Develop and execute Global Category Plans encompassing cost reduction, new product development, supply base optimisation and rationalisation, quality improvement, risk management, and strategic sourcing.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, including supplier selection, cost and make-versus-buy analysis, contract negotiations, and agreements with large-scale, high-impact suppliers.
• Establish strategic relationships with key suppliers and lead supplier performance through scorecard reviews, executive business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Champion supplier-enabled innovation in sterilisation technologies and partner with R&D, Engineering, Operations, and Business Development to align investments in new technologies and capabilities.
• Develop and execute supply risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, IP acquisition, market and supplier financial assessments, sustainability, environmental considerations, and ethical sourcing.
• Partner with Finance to drive total cost of ownership strategies, establish annual cost standards, and demonstrate the long-term strategic and financial value of procurement initiatives.
• Leverage market intelligence, supplier insights, and technology trends to identify opportunities, manage risk, and influence category and business strategies.
• Lead critical global programs and cross-functional initiatives, engaging stakeholders at all levels to drive alignment, influence decision-making, and execute category strategies.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing global team while establishing processes and best practices that support a best-in-class strategic sourcing organization.
• Minimum requirements: 10 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Category Management, or Supply Chain
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or a related field.
• Preferred Skills: Prior experience within sterilization or a related regulated environment.
• Strong leadership and talent management skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.
• Experience with best-in-class strategic sourcing and category management practices.
• Strong negotiation and commercial contracting experience, including supply and quality agreements (QAA).
• Strong financial and commercial acumen with a track record of delivering measurable value and productivity improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to build strategic supplier relationships and improve supplier performance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead initiatives across virtual, global, and regional teams.
• Strategic, hands-on, and results-oriented approach with the ability to operate effectively with a high degree of autonomy.
• United States of America Pay Ranges: $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual
• Travel Percentage: 40%
• 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.