Associate Sourcing Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Stryker Group in Poland is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives, optimize supplier relationships, and drive cost savings. You will report to the Director, Sourcing and work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, sustainability, and value across projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in strategic sourcing with total 10 years in related roles, plus strong negotiation and English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years in strategic sourcing or commodity management; total 10 years in purchasing/planning/manufacturing.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize quality, service, and cost.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Negotiate contracts, including supply and quality agreements, for favorable terms.
• Conduct supplier and market analysis to identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives, including Product Transfers.
• Monitor supplier performance through audits, site visits, and metrics.
• Drive ethical and sustainable sourcing practices across suppliers.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Communication

Relationship-building

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Job description

Join our team as an Associate Sourcing Manager, where you will lead strategic sourcing activities, optimize supplier relationships, and drive cost savings. Reporting to the Director, Sourcing this role focuses on achieving business goals through supplier management, contract negotiation, and continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, sustainability, and value in every project.

What You Will Do

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to achieve optimal quality, service, and cost.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to drive performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Negotiate contracts, including supply and quality agreements, to achieve favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Conduct supplier and market analysis to identify opportunities for consolidation, cost reduction, and process improvements.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business objectives, including PRoduct Transfers.
• Monitor supplier performance through audits, site visits, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with goals.
• Drive ethical and sustainable sourcing practices across the supplier base.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing or commodity management, with a total of 10 years in purchasing, planning, or manufacturing roles.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Preferred

• Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, aerospace, or pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of ISO13485, FDA QSR, or similar quality standards.
• Familiarity with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• International sourcing experience and proven intercultural competencies.

Poland Pay Ranges:

• Poland, Skawina: 158.300 - 263.700 PLN annual gross

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.