Senior Sourcing Manager – Metals/Machining

Stryker

. Lead assigned sourcing areas and supplier performance initiatives supporting the Medical Division’s Portage location .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timePortage • Michigan • United StatesSenior💰 $118,000 - $196,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation within highly regulated environments, particularly in the medical devices sector. Proven ability to assess supply chain risks, implement cost reduction strategies, and foster partnerships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.

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Strategic SourcingSupplier ManagementContract NegotiationRisk AssessmentProject Management

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain Risk FactorsCost AnalysisSupplier MetricsContinuous Improvement MethodologiesContract AdministrationNegotiating Commercial ContractsSupplier DevelopmentMarket AssessmentMake-Versus-Buy AnalysisSupplier Scorecards

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipNegotiation SkillsRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesHighly Regulated EnvironmentsSupply AgreementsQuality AgreementsCost ControlsBusiness StrategySupplier Performance InitiativesMarket TrendsSupplier Financial AssessmentsEthics Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead assigned sourcing areas and supplier performance initiatives supporting the Medical Division’s Portage location
Partner with Global Category Sourcing, Operations, Quality, and Finance
Drive supplier capabilities, scalable supply, supplier alignment, cost management, and performance optimization
Obtain the best quality, service, and value through bidding, negotiation, and supplier management
Lead sourcing analysis and supplier selection processes
Perform and advise on cost analyses and make-versus-buy analyses
Lead contract strategy development
Negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements
Build partnerships with key suppliers and internal business disciplines
Develop relationships with senior executive leadership at strategic suppliers
Identify supply-base risks and develop and implement mitigation plans
Conduct market assessments and supplier financial, social responsibility, environmental, and ethics assessments
Communicate market conditions and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers
Use market trends to identify and implement cost controls and business strategy changes
Collaborate across functions, divisions, and campuses to develop sourcing strategies, supplier scorecards, and business reviews
Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 experience in medical devices or other highly regulated environments
Strong knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors
Experience assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base
Strong negotiation skills, including negotiating and implementing commercial contracts, supply agreements, and quality agreements (QAA)
Strong working knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration
Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and cost reduction methodologies
Experience with supplier metrics and measurement methodologies and supporting systems
Project management knowledge and experience
Preferred: 3+ years of metals or machining sourcing experience
Willingness to travel 10–30%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work flexibility, including work from home
Travel opportunities: 10–30% / 30% travel percentage
Equal opportunity employment protections
Pay transparency and protections against pay discrimination