Sourcing Lead

Work Flexibility: Remote

What you will do-

• Develop and implement strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives
• Develop and implement processes to build a best-in-class strategic sourcing organization
• Negotiate favorable long-term supply contracts and serve as the escalation point in resolving supplier challenges
• Partner with Global Category teams in creation and implementation of global category strategies • Perform cost analysis and Mako vs Buy analysis as required. Support budget, cost roll and financial projection processes
• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses
• Identify supply base risk, develop and implement mitigation plans
• Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers
• Support related cost controls and business strategy plans
• Supports establishment and achievement of cost standards for annual operating budgets.
• Supports development of scorecards and business reviews for key suppliers

What You Need-

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field - required
• 4 years of relevant professional experience - required
• Experience in supply management - highly preferred
• Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry experience - highly preferred
• Influencing and negotiation skills
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within all levels of the organization
• Ability to recognize risks and propose and develop contingency plans
• Ability to read, interpret and translate engineering drawings - preferred

Travel Percentage: 30%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 or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.