Strategic Sourcing Category Lead overseeing procurement strategy implementation for construction and engineering projects. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure delivery on project goals and market intelligence.
About the role
- Senior Sourcing Manager overseeing commodity strategies for Stryker in Germany. Leading cross-functional teams and optimizing supplier management for strategic sourcing.
Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives.
- Develop and lead cross functional teams based in US and Germany to guide the process of strategic commodity plans, consolidation strategy, and spend/supply assessments taking into account total product life cycle needs.
- Leads sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses and make versus buy analyses as required.
- Leads development of contract strategy.
- Negotiates, establishes, monitors and enforces supplier contracts and agreements.
- Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc.
- 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.
- Lead the development and implementation of strategies and goals for assigned commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives.
- Create and implement enterprise wide metrics, tools and processes to optimize sourcing and supplier activities.
- Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization including Executive Leadership.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field, required
- 7+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development, highly preferred
- Engineering/technical background, highly preferred
- Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies
- Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems.
- Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
- Strong judgment with the ability to make and communicate timely and sound decisions
- Fluent language skills in German and English speaking and writing
- Valid car driving licence class B
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
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