04 nov
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Stryker
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Tijuana
Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite What will you do: At Stryker, the Senior Sourcing Manager, Best Cost Location (BCL) plays a key role in identifying, qualifying, and managing general suppliers in strategic sourcing regions. This position focuses on supplier evaluation, commercialnegotiations, and long-term supplier management to support cost optimization while maintaining quality, compliance, and supply continuity across multiple categories, including metals, electronics, plastics, packaging, andsterilization.
• Identify and evaluate suppliers in best cost regions, including Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Central and Latin America, through market research, industry networks, site visits, and benchmarking activities.
• Lead supplier qualification processes, including capability assessments, financial reviews, quality audits, and compliance evaluations.
• Manage structured sourcing events, including requests for information, quotations, and proposals, using standardized evaluation criteria.
• Conduct supplier cost analyses and total cost of ownership assessments to quantify savings opportunities and support sourcing decisions.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure competitive pricing, payment terms, contractual protections, and long-term supply agreements.
• Develop and maintain supplier performance scorecards measuring cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and risk metrics.
• Partner with quality, engineering, legal, finance, logistics,
and sourcing teams to align supplier strategies with business objectives and product requirements.
• Monitor supplier performance and supply chain risks, implementing mitigation plans and continuous improvement initiatives to support supply continuity and cost reduction objectives. What you need: Required
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in supply chain, sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supplier management with exposure to international suppliers.
• Experience leading supplier evaluations, contract negotiations, and supplier qualification activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and procurement or sourcing systems.
• Knowledge of Incoterms and international trade compliance fundamentals.
• Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to travel internationally without restrictions. Preferred:
• Experience working within a regulated industry.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or related field, or a professional certification in procurement or supply chain management.
• Experience managing suppliers in Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, or Central and Latin America.
• Proficiency in a second language relevant to global sourcing regions. Travel Percentage: 30%
📌 Senior Sourcing Manager (Tijuana)
🏢 Stryker
📍 Tijuana