Sourcing Manager (New Product Introduction)

Stryker; Waltham (MA); Remote; USD 103,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker is seeking an experienced sourcing leader to drive strategic procurement for New Product Introductions. You will partner with engineering and business teams to select suppliers, negotiate contracts, and manage performance across the NPI lifecycle.

You will identify cost-reduction opportunities, mitigate supplier risk, and align with global sourcing strategies. Remote/hybrid options are available with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree 8+ years in Supply Chain or related manufacturing skill set with experience in sourcing and supplier development.
• Knowledge of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration.
• Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities for NPI projects and cross-functional partnerships.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and supplier management with engineering and stakeholders.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for NPIs and manage supplier risk.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and ensure supplier performance against objectives.
• Collaborate across sourcing teams to share practices and ensure supply continuity.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier development

Negotiations

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years in Supply Chain

Job description

Work Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or Onsite

What you will do – You will lead strategic sourcing activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects, partnering cross-functionally to support product launches, optimize the supply base, reduce cost, manage supplier risk, and drive long-term value. You will lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and supplier management while partnering closely with engineering and other business stakeholders. Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and negotiation to optimize quality, service, cost, and supply continuity. Develop and negotiate supplier contracts and commercial agreements and ensure ongoing supplier performance. Partner with Engineering and cross-functional teams to support new product development and successful product launches. Identify and execute cost reduction and long-term savings opportunities while supporting product cost objectives. Assess and mitigate supplier and supply chain risk throughout the NPI lifecycle. Build strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders across the organization. Conduct cost, sourcing, and make-versus-buy analyses to support business decisions. Communicate sourcing strategies, supplier risks, recommendations, and key decisions to stakeholders and leadership. Collaborate across sourcing teams to leverage best practices, supplier capabilities, and sourcing strategies across the organization.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree 8+ years in Supply Chain or related manufacturing skill set with experience in sourcing and supplier development
• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration
• Knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base

Preferred:

• Supply Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or other related field United States of America

Pay Ranges:

• USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual
• US5: $107,700 - $179,600 USD Annual
• US10: $112,900 - $188,100 USD Annual
• US15: $118,000 - $196,600 USD Annual
• US20: $123,100 - $205,200 USD Annual
• US30: $133,400 - $222,300 USD Annual
• View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.

Travel Percentage: 30%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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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.