We are hiring a Senior Sourcing Manager, Global Metal Category to join our diverse team. Stryker is continuing to show unprecedented growth and we are looking for a candidate that aspires to set our future direction. This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate with recognized Category Management experience to join our high-performing Metals Global Category Management Team where you can grow & develop your career. **What you will do:** + Formulate and implement processes to build a best in class strategic procurement organization + Leading cross functional teams to develop best in class strategic procurement strategies for assigned categories in support of business objectives + Drive implementation of category strategies which will include spend/supply assessments, consolidation strategy, supplier selection, and financial analyses + Develop a contract strategy for key suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable + Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses + Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans + Obtain and communicate, through regular Category Updates, market condition information, commercial opportunities, category strategy updates, active RFQ's, and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers + Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes + Perform cost analyses in partnership with Value Engineering and engage in cost based negotiations with suppliers + Participate in new product launches; lead supplier selection and collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful launch + Align with stakeholders and present business cases to Procurement Leadership + Create and maintain a pipeline of Procurement Initiatives via Procurement Initiatives Tracker + Collaborate with Divisional Procurement Stakeholders on Commercial Horizons, Cost Savings Opportunities, New Product Introduction Pipeline, RFQ's, and Supplier Performance + May mentor / provide support for graduate /entry level positions **What you need:** **Required** + Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering or related field required + Fluent in English, both written and verbal + 10+ years of experience in supply management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development + Experience operating in a highly regulated industry + Demonstrated excellence in contractual negotiations and administration to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services + Strong analytical skills, ability to plan, organize, and implement multiple concurrent tasks **Preferred** + Experience in the assessment and mitigation of risk in the supply base -preferred + International procurement and supplier management experience -preferred Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. 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.