Associate Manager, Sustaining Sourcing

Stryker Group; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 89,300 - 148,800; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group in Portage, Michigan, is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager to develop and execute strategic sustaining sourcing initiatives that improve cost, quality, service, and supply continuity.

You will partner with suppliers and cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, quality, finance, and product development) to align sourcing strategies with business needs, lead supplier negotiations, and drive cost reduction and value improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, supply base optimization, and spend analysis initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving performance through scorecards and reviews.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements to achieve optimal commercial, quality, and service outcomes.
• Conduct cost analyses and make-versus-buy evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify cost reduction, productivity, and value improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and emerging technologies to inform strategies.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and product development teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations and contract management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Supplier negotiations

Cost reduction

Risk management

Analytics

Project management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP software

Job description

Position Summary:

The Associate Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing strategic sustaining sourcing initiatives that drive cost, quality, service, and supply continuity improvements. This role partners with suppliers and cross‑functional stakeholders to optimize the supply base, mitigate risk, support new product development, and deliver value aligned with divisional and enterprise objectives.

What you will do:

• Develop and execute commodity and sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead supplier selection, supply base optimization, and spend analysis initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while driving performance through scorecards, business reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements to achieve optimal commercial, quality, and service outcomes.
• Conduct cost analyses, benchmarking, and make‑versus‑buy evaluations to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify and implement cost reduction, productivity, and value improvement initiatives.
• Monitor market conditions, industry trends, and emerging technologies to inform sourcing strategies.
• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and product development teams to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, contract management, cost reduction, risk mitigation, and supplier performance management.
• Strong analytical, project management, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across all organizational levels.

What you will need:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply management, or supplier development.

Preferred:

• Experience within a highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Supplier performance management.
• Master's degree and/or professional certifications APICS, ISM, CSCMP, PMP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Large ERP experience

United States of America Pay Ranges:

$89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual