Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What you will do

Are you ready to lead sourcing strategy with impact? Join our Instruments (GQO) business unit in Kalamazoo, Michigan as a Sourcing Lead (Hybrid) and help shape the future of procurement. In this hybrid role, you’ll analyze supplier performance, drive cost-saving initiatives, and negotiate contracts that deliver top-tier quality and value. From new product development to supply base optimization, your insights will fuel smarter decisions and stronger partnerships.

We’re looking for a candidate based in Kalamazoo, Michigan (or nearby). This hybrid role is based at our Kalamazoo, Michigan location with the flexibility  to work onsite and remote.

Drive the implementation of sourcing processes that elevate our organization to best-in-class standards.

Collaborate with commodity teams to craft and execute strategic plans that streamline and consolidate our supply base.

Perform deep-dive sourcing analyses, including cost breakdowns and make-versus-buy evaluations to guide smart decisions.

Support contract negotiations and help shape winning contract strategies that deliver long-term value.

Build trusted partnerships with key suppliers and cross-functional teams to foster collaboration and innovation.

Help identify supply chain risks and champion mitigation strategies that protect business continuity.

Stay ahead of the curve by tracking market conditions and emerging technologies that impact sourcing decisions.

Contribute to cost control initiatives and strategic planning efforts that align with business goals and budget targets.

What you need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering or related field

4 years in supply management or related field with focus on strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier development

Proficiency in Excel and Power BI

Preferred Qualifications

Medical device experience or another regulated industry

Experience with negotiation and contract review and development

Project management experience

Travel Percentage: None

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.

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. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.