Associate Manager NPI Sourcing

Stryker Corporation; Poland; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Poland is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to lead New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives and drive strategic supplier partnerships. You will influence decisions with data-driven insights, shape a resilient, cost-effective global supply base, and contribute to successful product launches and supplier strategies.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and at least six years in supply management or strategic sourcing, with strong Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, finance, engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in supply management, strategic sourcing or supplier development.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing terms.
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, charts.
• Experience presenting sourcing analyses and business cases to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing activities supporting new product development and launches.
• Analyze supplier and component cost drivers to shape negotiation strategies.
• Negotiate and implement supplier agreements aligned with objectives.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risks.
• Develop business cases for base optimization, including dual sourcing and design-to-cost.
• Drive early supplier engagement for target cost achievement and financial modeling.
• Forecast launch-related savings and long-term cost reductions.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders to close sourcing gaps and mitigate risks.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Join a team that plays a critical role in bringing innovative products to market through strategic supplier partnerships and sourcing excellence. In this role, you will drive New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives, influence sourcing decisions with data-driven insights, and help shape a resilient, cost-effective global supply base. This is an exciting opportunity to make a measurable impact on product launches, supplier strategy, and business performance.

What You Will Do

• Lead sourcing activities that support new product development and launch projects, ensuring the best balance of quality, service, cost, and supply continuity.
• Analyze supplier and component cost drivers to develop negotiation strategies and influence sourcing decisions across global project teams.
• Negotiate and implement supplier agreements, including supply and development contracts, in alignment with business objectives and procurement standards.
• Partner with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to identify, elevate, and resolve supply chain risks impacting project execution.
• Develop business cases for supply base optimization initiatives, including dual sourcing, supplier transfers, and design-to-cost opportunities.
• Drive early supplier engagement to support target cost achievement, supplier development activities, and financial modeling during product development.
• Lead supplier negotiations that impact multiple projects and accurately forecast launch-related savings and future cost reduction opportunities.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders to close sourcing gaps, implement procurement strategies, and mitigate risks that could affect divisional performance.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in supply management, strategic sourcing, supplier development, or a related procurement function.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing contractual terms and agreements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, data analysis, and charting.
• Experience presenting sourcing recommendations, financial analyses, and business cases to senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) or product launch projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and structured problem-solving tools.
• Expertise in manufacturing processes, supplier cost analysis, or commodity management.

Poland Pay Ranges

• Poland, Skawina: zł158.300 - zł263.700 PLN Annual

At Stryker

We believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package. Travel Percentage: 20%

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com

Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.