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We are hiring a Senior Sourcing Manager, Global Metal Category to join our diverse team. Stryker is continuing to show unprecedented growth and we are looking for a candidate that aspires to set our future direction. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with recognized Category Management experience to join our high-performing Metals Global Category Management Team where you can grow & develop your career.
What you will do:
Formulate and implement processes to build a best in class strategic procurement organization
Leading cross functional teams to develop best in class strategic procurement strategies for assigned categories in support of business objectives
Drive implementation of category strategies which will include spend/supply assessments, consolidation strategy, supplier selection, and financial analyses
Develop a contract strategy for key suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable
Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses
Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans
Obtain and communicate, through regular Category Updates, market condition information, commercial opportunities, category strategy updates, active RFQ's, and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers
Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes
Perform cost analyses in partnership with Value Engineering and engage in cost based negotiations with suppliers
Participate in new product launches; lead supplier selection and collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful launch
Align with stakeholders and present business cases to Procurement Leadership
Create and maintain a pipeline of Procurement Initiatives via Procurement Initiatives Tracker
Collaborate with Divisional Procurement Stakeholders on Commercial Horizons, Cost Savings Opportunities, New Product Introduction Pipeline, RFQ's, and Supplier Performance
May mentor / provide support for graduate /entry level positions
What you need:
Required
Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering or related field required
Fluent in English, both written and verbal
10+ years of experience in supply management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
Experience operating in a highly regulated industry  Â
Demonstrated excellence in contractual negotiations and administration to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services
Strong analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks
Preferred
Experience in the assessment and mitigation of risk in the supply base -preferred
International procurement and supplier management experience -preferred      Â
