Full-Time
Senior Sourcing Manager Communication Sustaining
Posted on 5/9/2026
Stryker
10,001+ employees
Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices
No salary listed
Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany + 1 more
More locations: Bellheim, Germany
Hybrid
Hybrid work arrangement in Germany; 20% travel required.
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- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field, required
- Leadership experience is a must have
- 7+ years in Supply Management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
- Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies
- Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems.
- Strong skills in leadership, negotiations, influencing, communication & presentation, project management, troubleshooting & problem solving, analysis, strategic thinking, and collaborative team building.
- Strong judgment with the ability to make and communicate timely and sound decisions
- Fluent language skills in German and English speaking and writing
- Valid car driving licence class B
- Diversity is important to us. We welcome applications from people regardless of their ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, age or sexual identity.
- Travel Percentage: 20%
- Develop and implement strategies and objectives for assigned commodities to support divisional business goals.
- Lead and manage teams based in the US and Germany, as well as cross-functional groups, to drive strategic commodity planning, consolidation efforts, and spend/supply assessments, considering the entire product life cycle.
- Oversee sourcing analysis and selection processes, conduct cost evaluations, and perform make-versus-buy assessments as needed.
- Direct the creation of contract strategies; negotiate, establish, monitor, and enforce supplier contracts and agreements.
- Identify supply base risks and develop and implement mitigation plans, including market assessments and evaluations of supplier financial stability, social responsibility, environmental impact, and ethical standards.
- Gather and share information on market conditions and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers, using this insight to implement effective cost controls and adapt business strategies.
- Lead the development and execution of strategies and objectives for assigned commodities in alignment with divisional business priorities.
- Design and apply enterprise-wide metrics, tools, and processes to enhance sourcing and supplier management activities.
Stryker designs, manufactures, and sells medical devices across multiple areas, including surgical equipment, neurotechnology, and orthopedic implants, to hospitals and clinics worldwide. Its products are developed through engineering and clinical input, then manufactured and distributed to healthcare providers who use them during procedures to improve patient care and surgical efficiency. Stryker differentiates itself from competitors with a broad, integrated portfolio, a global sales and service network, and a strong emphasis on quality and ongoing product development to support safer, more efficient procedures. The company’s goal is to advance patient outcomes by delivering reliable, effective medical devices that expand access to care globally.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Founded
1941
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Robotic surgery leadership drives double-digit sales growth through 2025.
- India Trident II launch targets aging population's rising hip surgeries.
- Peripheral vascular expansion via IVL meets growing arterial disease demand.
What critics are saying
- Handala cyberattack on March 11 delays ortho supply chain 3-6 months.
- Zimmer Biomet Persona IQ erodes ortho share with real-time analytics.
- J&J Velys captures 25% more knee procedures from Mako in 6-12 months.
What makes Stryker unique
- Stryker holds 39.1% US market share in orthopedic product manufacturing.
- Trident II Acetabular System integrates Mako SmartRobotics for hip replacements.
- Amplitude Vascular Systems acquisition adds CO₂ IVL for peripheral arteries.
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Stryker Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Amplitude Vascular Systems, a Boston-based medical technology company developing next-generation intravascular lithotripsy technology for treating calcified peripheral arterial disease. Financial terms were not disclosed. AVS's technology uses pulsed CO₂-generated pressure waves delivered through a balloon catheter to fracture calcium deposits. The platform aims to enhance catheter deliverability, treatment speed and therapy efficiency. The acquisition will strengthen Stryker's peripheral vascular portfolio and expand its presence in arterial disease treatment. Stryker CEO Kevin Lobo said the deal advances the company's vision to build a comprehensive peripheral vascular platform addressing significant clinical needs. IVL technology is experiencing strong growth as physicians increasingly adopt it for calcium modification in complex cardiovascular procedures. The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions.
Stryker has raised $120 million in a Series C round led by Ribbit Capital, valuing the medical technology company at $1.45 billion. The funding comes despite shares declining 7.6% over the past six months, outperforming the industry's 19.7% drop. The company delivered 11% organic sales growth in Q4 2025 and 10.3% for the full year, marking its fourth consecutive year of double-digit growth. Performance was broad-based across its Orthopaedics, MedSurg and Neurotechnology segments, driven by strong procedural volumes and favourable demographics. Stryker achieved over 100 basis points of operating margin expansion for the second consecutive year despite tariff pressures. The company enters 2026 with a robust capital equipment backlog, though rising interest costs and tariffs present near-term challenges. Analysts maintain a Hold rating on the stock.
Stryker shares fell 9% to $339 following a destructive cyberattack by Iranian-linked group Handala that wiped over 200,000 systems and disrupted manufacturing and shipping operations across 56,000 employees in 61 countries. The medical technology company confirmed disruptions to order processing but stated there was no indication of ransomware. Unlike typical ransomware attacks, this wiper attack permanently deleted data rather than holding it for ransom, complicating recovery efforts. The incident threatens Stryker's 8% to 9.5% organic growth guidance for 2026 if operations fail to normalise quickly. Stryker generated $25 billion in revenue in 2025 with $4.283 billion in free cash flow and holds $4 billion in cash. Analysts maintain a consensus price target of $424.89 with 22 buy ratings and no sell ratings among 30 covering analysts.
Stryker reported Q4 revenues of $7.17 billion, up 11.4% year-over-year and exceeding analyst expectations by 0.8%. The medical device manufacturer, which impacts over 150 million patients annually through its orthopaedics, surgical tools, neurotechnology and patient care solutions, delivered what CEO Kevin Lobo called "an outstanding finish to 2025". The company achieved double-digit sales and adjusted earnings per share growth for both the quarter and full year, whilst expanding adjusted operating margin by at least 100 basis points for the second consecutive year. Across the medical devices and supplies sector, the six diversified stocks tracked reported mixed Q4 results. As a group, revenues beat consensus estimates by 1.9%, though share prices have declined an average of 5.1% since the latest earnings announcements.