Manager, Indirect Procurement - Orthopaedics Group (Hybrid)

Work Flexibility: HybridWhat you will doThe Manager, Indirect Procurement (Hybrid) will serve as the primary procurement partner for the Orthopaedics Group, supporting Joint Replacement, Trauma & Extremities, and Ortho Tech across the U.S., as well as Stryker divisions in Canada. The primary focus will be Trauma & Extremities and Joint Replacement. In this role, you will lead sourcing initiatives, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and cost savings projects across indirect spend categories. You will partner with business leaders to review spending, identify opportunities for savings and efficiency, and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives. You will negotiate favorable commercial terms, manage supplier relationships, and stay informed on market trends, supplier capabilities, and emerging technologies. You will also support procurement processes and serve as a liaison between Global Indirect Category Leads and the Orthopaedics Group to help align procurement priorities and business needs. While supporting procurement processes, day-to-day purchase order processing is not a core responsibility of this position. This role supports sourcing initiatives across the U.S. and Canada that drive value, manage risk, and support organizational goals. This is a hybrid role requiring regular on-site presence in Mahwah, NJ (preferred) or Weston, FL; Arlington, TN; or Kalamazoo, MI. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance of one of these locations.Lead supplier negotiations and contract development to deliver value, manage risk, and support business objectives.Drive end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFx strategy, supplier evaluation, selection, and implementation.Partner with business and functional leaders to understand needs, address gaps, and identify procurement solutions.Analyze spend data, market trends, and supplier capabilities to uncover cost savings and process improvement opportunities.Develop and execute spend management strategies that maximize value and leverage purchasing power across the organization.Build and manage key supplier relationships, conducting regular business reviews and driving continuous improvement in cost, quality, and service.Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify innovative solutions that improve efficiency and support business growth.Serve as a trusted procurement partner by aligning sourcing initiatives with divisional priorities and enterprise goals.What you needRequiredBachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, finance, or other relevant area of study.8 years relevant work experience developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts, including supply and service agreements.Experience in providing collaborative support, across multiple layers of management.Training in financial analysis, strategic analysis, negotiation skills and project management.PreferredMaster’s degree and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM, CPSM, or equivalent)Strong understanding of procurement/strategic commodity managementSubject matter expert level experience in multiple indirect procurement categoriesUnited States of America Pay Ranges:USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD AnnualUS5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD AnnualUS10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD AnnualUS15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD AnnualUS20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD AnnualUS30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD AnnualView the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.Travel Percentage: 20%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.SummaryLocation: Mahwah, New Jersey; Kalamazoo, Michigan; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Arlington, TennesseeType: Full time