Associate Manager NPI Sourcing

Stryker; Skawina; On-site; PLN 158,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking a procurement professional in Poland to lead supplier strategies for New Product Introductions (NPI) and secure a resilient, cost-effective supply base.

You will analyze cost drivers, negotiate key supplier agreements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product launches, supplier development, and financial modeling across global projects. The role emphasizes data-driven decisions and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (as stated).
• 6+ years in supply management or procurement.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and terms.
• Strong Excel data-analysis and modeling skills.
• Experience presenting sourcing recommendations to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for new product development and launches balancing quality, service, cost.
• Analyze supplier cost drivers to shape negotiation strategies across global teams.
• Negotiate and implement supplier agreements aligned with objectives and standards.
• Partner with suppliers and stakeholders to identify and resolve supply risks.
• Develop business cases for base optimization, dual sourcing, and design-to-cost.
• Drive early supplier engagement to support target cost and financial modeling.
• Lead negotiations impacting multiple projects and forecast savings.
• Coordinate with global stakeholders to close sourcing gaps and mitigate risks.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Negotiation experience

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder presentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management / Business / Finance / Engineering (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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, escalation, 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.

Required Qualifications

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

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Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.