Sr. Manager, Global Sourcing

Stryker Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical device company in Cork seeks a Sr. Manager of Global Sourcing to drive sourcing strategies for a defined supplier portfolio. This hybrid role involves leading a team, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring quality and cost efficiency. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of sourcing experience in regulated environments and a strong background in negotiation and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in sourcing/procurement within highly regulated environments.
• Expert level knowledge in developing and implementing commercial contracts.
• Proficient in stakeholder management and complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Set structure for the sourcing organization and develop key performance goals.
• Drive and implement sourcing strategies for supplier portfolio.
• Lead global sourcing projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Sourcing/Procurement experience

Leadership

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sr. Manager, Global Sourcing

Permanent Contract

Location: Springhill, Carrigtwohill, Cork

Hybrid Position

The Senior Manager, Sourcing is responsible to drive and implement sourcing strategies of a defined supplier portfolio across the organization enabling Stryker to achieve optimal business levels of service, quality and cost. This role is responsible to lead a team, be fully accountable for all operational and escalation issues pertaining to supplier issues at the San Jose site as well as lead activities and have responsibilities that span Cost Savings Strategies, NPD, Operations, and M&A.

What you will do

• Management responsibilities include setting structure for the sourcing organization, identifying appropriate talent, developing job descriptions, objectives, key performance indicators and performance goals
• Drive and implement sourcing strategies of defined supplier portfolio across the organization enabling Stryker to achieve optimal business levels of service, quality and cost
• Sets the strategic direction for key supplier partners, aligned to Stryker’s mission, global sourcing category strategies and customer / stakeholder needs.
• This role serves as the leader / escalation path for supplier management issues within the Stryker network including resolving commercial implications related to Product Field Actions, quality issues, dispute resolutions, etc.
• Supplier development in the areas of Quality, Service & Cost to ensure Stryker’s day to day and long term needs are met.
• Will be responsible for leading global sourcing projects and cross-functional initiatives. May also be expected to lead / perform strategic program management outside of sourcing organization.
• The person in this position will be comfortable communicating across all levels of management including executive leadership level

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
• Minimum of 10 years of / Sourcing / Procurement Supply chain experience preferably in medical devices or other highly regulated environment
• Ability to identify, develop, and lead talented people
• Ability to see the big picture, distill strategic objectives into a concrete plan for execution, influence others to build consensus behind shared goals, challenge the status quo, initiate tough conversations, and promote a culture of innovation.
• Demonstrated quantitative and analytical abilities.
• Expert level knowledge and experience in developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated expert level knowledge of procurement strategy and market drivers.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, collaborative team work, conflict management, and negotiation skills.
• Build trusting relationships with Executive VP level at Stryker and CEO level at our supply base as well as being able to close strategic negotiations CEO of suppliers with no additional support
• Expert in presenting to and influencing executives.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex information and interconnected issues to clearly articulate the findings, obstacles, and solution.
• Highly proficient in stakeholder management and communications.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to challenge processes and use knowledge or trends to identify new solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and navigate complex interpersonal and political issues

This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.