Strategic Sourcing Manager: Rapid Product Launch

Stryker Ireland; Cork; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 100,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Stryker Ireland is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities for assigned suppliers and commodities. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate sourcing for new product development projects.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ISO13485 standards. A Bachelor's in a related field is required, with a Master’s or CPM preferred. Ireland pay range is clearly disclosed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or similar is required.
• Master’s degree or CPM certification preferred.
• 6+ years of work experience required; 3+ years in strategic sourcing and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities to obtain best quality, service and value.
• Coordinate sourcing needs for new product development projects and supplier selection with Global Sourcing Strategy.
• Negotiate supplier cost reductions and NRE reductions with commodity teams when costs rise.
• Identify process improvements to speed to market and improve quality and delivery.
• Build cross-functional relationships with Design, Advanced Operations and R&D teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Project management

Cost analysis

Global sourcing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Ops/SCM

Master’s degree or CPM preferred

Job description

Stryker Ireland is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing activities for assigned suppliers and commodities. You will negotiate terms, manage supplier relationships, and coordinate sourcing for new product development projects.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in sourcing, strong negotiation skills, and experience with ISO13485 standards. A Bachelor's in a related field is required, with a Master’s or CPM preferred. Ireland pay range is clearly disclosed.