Senior Sourcing Manager, Category Management

About the role

Stryker is looking for a Senior Sourcing Manager, Category Management based in Limerick, Ireland, on a permanent contract with a hybrid work arrangement. The role develops indirect category strategies, processes, policies and projects to deliver sustainable margin results across a global network, identifies value-improvement opportunities and converts local initiatives into global ones. It works closely with local, franchise, regional and global stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute category strategy across 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
• Use market intelligence and industry trends, such as advances in plastics technology and materials innovation, to inform sourcing decisions
• Partner with engineering, quality and operations so sourcing aligns with product development and manufacturing needs
• Identify and run value creation initiatives such as cost savings, risk mitigation and supplier consolidation
• Ensure sourcing activities, contracts and supplier engagements comply with company policies, governance and compliance requirements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, operations or equivalent
• 8-10 years of relevant experience, in medical devices or other highly regulated environments
• Category management level experience, with negotiation and supplier management experience
• Experience with world-class strategic sourcing and category management practices
• Track record of capturing value and driving spend to preferred suppliers, and of managing and improving vendor performance

Required skills

• Strong negotiation skills, including negotiating and implementing commercial contracts with supply and quality agreements (QAA)
• Strategic thinking, strong leadership and interpersonal skills, able to influence senior stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication across all levels
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate with a virtual, global/regional team

What we offer

• Pay range in Ireland of EUR 88,000 - 146,000 per year, plus possible incentive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Approximately 20% travel