Role Description The Senior Commodity Management - Plastics and Packaging (Remote) is responsible for leading category strategy and execution across select plastics and packaging spend segments. - Lead high-impact sourcing initiatives, negotiate sophisticated commercial agreements, and manage strategic supplier relationships to deliver measurable results. - Leverage market intelligence, supplier insights, and data-driven decision-making to shape category direction and align sourcing strategies with enterprise priorities. - Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Legal to resolve complex challenges, enable product innovation, and support business growth. - Drive cost optimization, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performance across the Plastics and Packaging value chain. - Elevate sourcing capabilities through strong analytics and forward-looking strategies. - Lead and execute category strategy across Plastics and Packaging 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. Qualifications - 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. Requirements - Experience leading sourcing initiatives within complex, engineered or materials-based supply markets, with Plastics or Packaging experience. - Experience using analytics and AI tools to evaluate supply markets, support fact-based negotiations, and deliver measurable business impact. Benefits - United States of America Pay Ranges: - USN: $118,000 - $196,700 USD Annual - US5: $123,900 - $206,500 USD Annual - US10: $129,800 - $216,400 USD Annual - US15: $135,700 - $226,200 USD Annual - US20: $141,600 - $236,000 USD Annual - US30: $153,400 - $255,700 USD Annual - Travel Percentage: 10% Company Description 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 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.

• Establish an advisory relationship by identifying current and potential needs and supporting client retention • Assist members and clients who have specialized needs and advise them on specialized products and services to ensure their satisfaction • Discuss organizational realities with external professionals • Help clients reach their financial goals, develop solutions tailored to their needs, and negotiate terms • Help achieve business development objectives by prospecting for, identifying and developing new business opportunities

• Partner across all product teams to support end-to-end transformation of the product portfolio under the Signature model • Drive clarity and alignment on how products evolve across pricing, value proposition, clinical requirements, and member experience • Identify cross-workstream dependencies to ensure coordinated execution • Lead structured evaluation of the current product portfolio using standardized frameworks to determine solutions to invest and scale, optimize or reposition, or evaluation of capabilities • Translate evaluation outputs and product decisions into actionable transformation roadmaps and priorities • Support development of a comprehensive product catalog and standardized product definitions across the enterprise • Define how products fit into Core Signature offerings, bundled solutions, standalone, or integrated capabilities • Support the design and execution of new product packaging strategies, including bundling products into client-ready solutions by condition, outcome, or need state. Aligning packaging to evolving market expectations around affordability, outcomes, and experience • Partner with cross functional teams to ensure packaging is commercially viable and differentiated • Drive alignment across Signature workstreams and timelines, ensuring dependencies and risks are surfaced and managed proactively • Support leadership forums (e.g., product workgroups, transformation sessions) with synthesis, insights, and decision frameworks

• Develop and implement creative sourcing strategies to identify and attract both active and passive candidates. • Partner with business leaders and hiring managers to understand organizational needs and align recruitment strategies with business objectives. • Build and maintain pipelines of qualified candidates for critical roles to ensure a steady flow of talent. • Use a variety of sourcing methods including social media, professional networks, industry events, and talent mapping. • Conduct market research and provide insights on competitor practices, talent availability, and salary benchmarks to guide decision-making. • Ensure candidates have a positive experience throughout the hiring process by maintaining clear communication and responsiveness. • Track, analyze, and report on recruitment metrics to measure success and continuously improve processes. • Work with hiring teams to provide guidance on best practices for attracting, engaging, and retaining talent. • Act as a brand ambassador by promoting the company’s culture, values, and employee experience in interactions with candidates and networks.