Senior Manager, Sourcing (Onsite) at Stryker

Flower Mound, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Medical Devices, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering or related field
  • 10 years in supply management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development; preferably in medical devices or other highly regulated environments
  • Strong knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base
  • Strong negotiations skills negotiating and implementing commercial contracts to include: supply and quality agreements (QAA)
  • Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems
  • Must be willing to work in a result based, fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
  • Travel: 20-30% to include international
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree
  • Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Certification
  • Preferred: Experience working in regulated industries, including government, medical technology, and pharmaceuticals
  • Preferred: Experience leading NPD and sustaining procurement strategies

Responsibilities

  • Lead assigned sourcing areas and supplier performance initiatives supporting the Endoscopy Division’s Communication Business Unit in Flower Mound, TX
  • Partner closely with R&D, operations, quality, and finance to drive supplier capabilities, support new product development (NPD) programs, and deliver business results through supplier alignment, cost management, and performance optimization
  • Obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management
  • Manage the onsite team for sourcing in the Flower Mound, TX, communications business units
  • Lead the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities, suppliers, projects and products in support of overall divisional business unit objectives
  • Formulate and implement processes to build a best-in-class strategic sourcing organization
  • Develop and lead cross functional teams and lead the process to create strategic commodity plans, consolidation strategies, and spend/supply assessments taking into account total product life cycle needs
  • Lead sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analyses and make vs buy analyses as required and advise others on selection/cost analysis
  • Lead development of contract strategy
  • Negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements
  • Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses
  • Partner and develop relationships with senior executive leadership at strategic suppliers
  • Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc
  • Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers
  • Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes
  • Collaborate across functions, divisions, and campuses to develop sourcing strategies and key supplier scorecards and business reviews
  • Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews

Skills

Strategic Sourcing
Supplier Management
Negotiation
Cost Analysis
Contract Management
Risk Mitigation
Market Assessment
Commodity Strategy
Cross-Functional Leadership
New Product Development
Supply Chain Optimization
Make vs Buy Analysis

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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