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

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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.