Stryker Group

Sourcing Manager Permanent Contract Location: Belfast 4 Days Per Week On-Site in Office. Provide leadership of strategic sourcing activities for the Belfast manufacturing site. 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 strategic commodity plans that include cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base and optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk assessment, and contract negotiation, and may include responsibility for cross-divisional, group-wide, and/or global strategies and initiatives. This role is a core member of the site leadership team. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Lead a team of sourcing manager (s) to drive supplier strategy toward aggressive cost improvement and performance targets. Influence the organization at the site and global levels to support the commodity and/or CM strategy and make sound decisions on supplier strategy and business development direction Top leader and escalation path for senior executives within supplier relationships for Belfast supply base Lead sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analyses and make vs buy analyses as required Negotiate, establish , monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses Partner with Global Sourcing, Quality, Business Development, and Supply Planning leadership to implement consistent global sourcing strategy and processes. Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc. Ensure cost standards are established for annual operating budgets Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and/or business reviews Manage and develop continuous improvement programs, addressing quality, delivery, and service, as well as cost Management responsibilities include setting structure for the sourcing organization, identifying appropriate talent , developing job descriptions, objectives , Key Performance Indicators, and performance goals. Builds relationships within Operations by becoming a value-added and sought-after resource Builds relationships across Global Sourcing teams Other duties as assigned What you will need: Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain Mgt, Engineering, Finance) or Equivalent 8+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development Experience developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts Experience managing commodities and/or strategic sourcing teams in a manufacturing environment . Proven ability to lead and influence senior leaders Financial analysis and negotiation skills required . Strategic analysis skills required . Strong understanding of procurement strategy and commodity management in a manufacturing environment . International sourcing and supplier management experience Experience operating in a highly regulated industry. Medical Device industry sourcing and supplier management experience preferred . Working knowledge of ISO13485 standards and requirements .