Stryker Corporation

Associate Manager, Sustaining Sourcing

Stryker Corporation$89K — $148K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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.
  • Experience in a highly regulated industry (preferred).
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and ISO 9001 standards (preferred).
  • Master's degree or certifications (APICS, ISM, CSCMP, PMP) (preferred).

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, driving performance through scorecards and reviews.
  • Negotiate and manage supplier agreements for optimal outcomes.
  • Conduct cost analyses, benchmarking, and make-versus-buy evaluations.
  • Identify and implement cost reduction and value improvement initiatives.
  • Monitor market conditions and emerging technologies for sourcing strategies.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity for professional development through certifications.
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

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

Travel Percentage: 10%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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