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Senior Manager, Category Sourcing – Plastics
Location
California + 4 moreAll locations: California | Colorado | Illinois | Michigan | Tennessee
Posted
12 days ago
Salary
$118K - $196.7K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Manager, Category Sourcing – Plastics
Stryker
• Lead and execute category strategy across plastics, including general assembly, extrusion, and catheter assembly, aligned with business and product roadmap priorities • Drive end-to-end sourcing strategy, including supplier segmentation, cost optimization, and long-term supply continuity planning • Negotiate and structure complex commercial agreements, including long-term contracts, volume commitments, and pricing frameworks with key strategic suppliers • Leverage market intelligence and industry trends to inform sourcing decisions, including advancements in plastics technology, materials innovation, and supplier capabilities • Partner cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and operations to align sourcing strategies with product development and manufacturing requirements • Identify and execute value creation opportunities, including cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier consolidation initiatives • Ensure all sourcing activities, contracts, and supplier engagements align with company policies, governance standards, and compliance requirements
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related field
- 10 years of experience sourcing, category management, procurement, or supply chain roles
- Experience leading complex negotiations and managing strategic supplier relationships
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