Senior Sourcing Manager

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%