Stryker · 9 hours ago
Director, Global Sourcing
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$156K/yr - $233K/yr
10+ years expStryker is a leading company providing innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine. They are seeking a Director of Global Sourcing who will drive sourcing excellence and supplier performance across the Instruments Division, overseeing a team and implementing strategies to optimize costs while maintaining product quality.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Obtain the best Quality, Service, and Value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management
Responsibility for leading cross functional efforts to develop and implement Global Category Plans that include cost reductions initiatives, new product development, supply base and optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk assessment, contract negotiation, and may include responsibility for cross-divisional, group wide, and/or global strategies and initiatives
Resident expert in strategic sourcing and procurement practices and serves as a mentor to others
Engagement at all levels within the organization to drive change engagement and ensure the actions and decisions are aligned to the broader category strategy
Where not aligned, they will engage the right cross-functional teams to generate a communications plan to influence decision-making
Lead the development and implementation of strategies and goals in support of overall divisional business objectives for Kalamazoo, Arroyo and Tijuana
Establish and maintain contractual and business relationships with the senior management of key suppliers
Lead critical program initiatives
Formulate and implement processes to build a best in class strategic sourcing organization
Lead sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses and make vs buy analyses as required
Advise others on selection/cost analysis
Align on strategic investments for new technologies or capabilities externally at suppliers and internally with R&D or Business Development Teams
Negotiate, establish, monitor and enforce supplier contracts and agreements
Drive negotiation with large scale, high impact suppliers
Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses
Mobilize teams to deploy risk mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing, IP acquisition, market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc
Partner with finance to drive raw material pricing strategies and react to changing market conditions
Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers
Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes
Ensure cost standards are established for annual operating budgets
Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and executive business reviews
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of / Sourcing / Procurement Supply chain experience preferably in medical devices or other highly regulated environments
Strategic thinker – understands the details but can operate at a higher level
Strong leadership & interpersonal skills with the ability to engage & influence senior stakeholders
Strong people leading and talent management skills
Experience with world-class strategic sourcing & category management practices
Strong negotiations skills negotiating and implementing commercial contracts to include: supply and quality agreements (QAA)
Strong written & verbal communication skills across all levels
Ability to multi-task and coordinate initiatives with a virtual, global/regional team
Persuasive ‘change agent' capable of challenging conventional wisdom
Track record of success in capturing value and driving spend to preferred suppliers
Demonstrated ability to manage and improve vendor performance
Hands-on mentality
Ability to align with peers / stakeholders and build and maintain strong networks
Must be willing to work in a results based, fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Personalized healthcare support
Wellbeing program
Tobacco cessation program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Company
Stryker
Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopaedics.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Kevin Lobo
Chair & CEO
Glenn S. Boehnlein
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
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