Sourcing Manager

Stryker is seeking a Sourcing Manager, Best Cost Location (BCL) to support global supply base optimization initiatives across multiple sourcing categories. In this role, you will identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers in strategic low-cost regions while balancing cost, quality, compliance, and supply continuity. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive sourcing decisions, supplier qualification activities, and commercial negotiations within a regulated manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Identify and evaluate suppliers across Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Central America, Latin America, and other strategic sourcing regions.
• Conduct market intelligence activities to assess supplier capabilities, pricing, capacity, and regional sourcing opportunities.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including capability assessments, financial reviews, quality audits, and compliance evaluations.
• Manage RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes to support supplier selection and sourcing decisions.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, and long-term commercial agreements to achieve cost reduction and value creation targets.
• Develop total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses and sourcing recommendations for leadership review and decision-making.
• Monitor supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost, quality, delivery, and risk metrics.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Finance, Legal, Logistics, and Procurement teams to execute sourcing strategies and supplier transitions.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or a related function.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in sourcing or procurement, including supplier evaluation, contract negotiations, or supplier management.
• Advanced English proficiency, written and verbal.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications and procurement systems.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade compliance fundamentals.
• Experience conducting supplier assessments and commercial negotiations.
• Ability to travel internationally as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated industry such as medical technology, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience managing suppliers in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Central America, or Latin America.
• Professional certification such as CPSM, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent.
• Working proficiency in a second language relevant to global sourcing regions.

Additional Information

• Work arrangement: Hybrid work model based on business needs.
• Travel requirement: International travel required to support supplier assessments, audits, market research, and business reviews.
• Flexibility to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple global time zones.

At Stryker, you'll collaborate with global teams, influence strategic sourcing decisions, and help build a resilient, high-performing supplier network that supports business growth worldwide.