Sourcing Manager- NPI (Hybrid)

Stryker Group; Tempe (AZ); Hybrid; USD 102,600 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking a Sourcing Manager – NPI in Tempe, AZ. You will lead sourcing strategies for new product introductions, partner with engineering and operations, and drive supplier negotiations to optimize cost, quality and delivery across programs.

You will own procurement through the product launch lifecycle, build strong supplier relationships, and influence cross-functional teams while ensuring project milestones are met and long‑term value is realized in a regulated medical device

Qualifications

• 8 years of related sourcing/procurement experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, engineering or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing strategy for NPI programs across engineering and suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate and select suppliers balancing cost, quality, service and risk.
• Develop negotiation strategies using component cost drivers.
• Lead commercial negotiations including pricing and contracts.
• Interface with cross-functional teams to drive project milestones.
• Own procurement activities through product launches and transitions.
• Develop supplier relationships and manage supply, cost and delivery risks.
• Track costs, identify savings, and support business case development.
• Communicate risks, opportunities and market insights to leadership.

Skills

Sourcing strategy

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, engineering or related field

Master’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Sourcing Manager – NPI (Hybrid) serves as the strategic sourcing lead for new product development programs, partnering with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and suppliers to bring innovative products from concept through commercialization. This role drives supplier strategy, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supply continuity while ensuring successful product launches and long‑term business value. This is a hybrid role. We are seeking a candidate in Tempe, AZ or the surrounding area. The employee is expected to be physically present at a Stryker on a weekly basis but has the flexibility to work from home.

• Lead sourcing strategy for new product introduction (NPI) programs, partnering closely with engineering, operations, quality, finance, and suppliers to bring innovative products from concept through commercialization.

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for new technologies and components, leading sourcing decisions that balance cost, quality, service, risk, and long‑term business value.

• Perform sourcing analysis utilizing financial and non‑financial inputs, and leverage knowledge of component cost drivers to develop negotiation strategies and strengthen supplier partnerships.

• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, contracts, development agreements, cost reduction initiatives, and long‑term sourcing strategies that support margin expansion and business growth.

• Serve as the primary commercial interface between suppliers and cross‑functional stakeholders, helping influence decisions, resolve issues, and ensure successful execution of critical project milestones.

• Own procurement activities throughout the product launch lifecycle, including supplier selection, RFQs, negotiations, awards, launch readiness, and transition to sustaining procurement.

• Develop strong supplier relationships, drive accountability, and proactively manage supply, cost, quality, and delivery risks to keep projects on track.

• Partner with cross‑functional teams to track project costs, identify savings opportunities, support business case development, and ensure successful implementation of sourcing strategies.

• Communicate supplier risks, opportunities, and market insights to project teams and leadership while helping shape sourcing strategies across a diverse global supply base.

• Support the development of innovative products while gaining broad exposure to manufacturing processes, supplier technologies, and cross‑functional business leaders throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, finance, engineering or related field

• 8 years of related sourcing/procurement experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

• Medical device or other highly regulated industry experience (aerospace, automotive, etc.)

• SAP experience

• Sourcing experience in electronics, plastics, packaging or related field

United States of America Pay Ranges:

USN: $102,600 - $171,000 USD Annual