Sourcing Manager - Metal Raw Materials/Mills (Remote)

Work Flexibility: Remote

Who we want-

• Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.

• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.

• Self-directed imitators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

What you will do-

We are hiring a 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. To support career growth, we have some flexibility regarding role grade/title based on securing the right candidate.

Additional responsibilities:

• Formulate and implement processes to build a best in class strategic procurement organization

• Lead 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

• 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

• Collaborate with Divisional Procurement Stakeholders on Commercial Horizons, Cost Savings Opportunities, New Product Introduction Pipeline, RFQ's, and Supplier Performance

What you need-

• Bachelor’s degree- required

• 8+ years of relevant experience- required

• Experience in a regulated industry- highly preferred

• $98,000- $210,100/year salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

Travel Percentage: 20%

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 …