Stryker Corporation

Associate Sourcing Manager- NPI

Stryker Corporation$102K — $171K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related field
  • 6 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, engineering or related
  • Experience with advanced financial analysis and negotiation for cost optimization
  • Strong strategic analysis skills using data for decision-making
  • Understanding of procurement strategies including sourcing and supplier alignment

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end NPI sourcing strategy for complex projects from concept to launch
  • Own supplier selection and sourcing decisions using data-driven analysis
  • Lead contract negotiations to secure value and mitigate risk
  • Build and manage key supplier relationships as the primary escalation point
  • Drive new product launch procurement activities including RFQs and negotiations
  • Partner cross-functionally to balance stakeholder needs and ensure project execution
  • Track and optimize costs throughout the product lifecycle

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility, requiring physical presence at a Stryker location 3 days per week
  • Opportunity to influence and drive supplier partnerships
  • Engagement in a fast-paced environment with innovative projects
  • Chance to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across multiple functions
  • Access to continuous improvement and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What you will do

Join our team and help bring innovative products to market. As an Associate Sourcing Manager – NPI (Hybrid), you’ll lead sourcing strategy for new product launches—driving supplier selection, negotiations, and cost optimization from concept through commercialization.

You’ll partner cross-functionally to guide sourcing decisions, manage supplier relationships, and ensure launch readiness, while identifying risks, savings opportunities, and long-term value. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can influence across teams, and delivers results through both strategy and strong supplier partnerships.   This is a hybrid role. We are seeking a candidate in Irvine, CA or the surrounding area. The employee is expected to be physically present at a Stryker location 3 days per week but has the flexibility to work from home.

  • Lead end-to-end NPI sourcing strategy for complex projects, driving execution from concept through launch

  • Own supplier selection and sourcing decisions, leveraging data-driven analysis (financial + non-financial) to deliver strong outcomes

  • Lead contract negotiations (supply and development agreements) to secure value, mitigate risk, and support long-term partnerships

  • Build and manage key supplier relationships, serving as the primary escalation point and trusted partner

  • Drive new product launch procurement activities, including RFQs, negotiations, awards, cost management, and launch readiness

  • Partner cross-functionally to resolve challenges, balance stakeholder needs, and ensure seamless project execution

  • Track and optimize costs throughout the lifecycle, capturing savings and ensuring smooth handoff to sustaining procurement

  • Identify risks and opportunities early, proactively escalating issues and driving continuous improvement and strategic sourcing initiatives

What you need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering or related field

  • 6 years of experience supply chain management, procurement, engineering or related

  • Experience with advanced financial analysis and negotiation, driving cost optimization in complex scenarios

  • Strong strategic analysis skills, using data to inform decisions

  • Understanding of procurement strategies, including sourcing and supplier alignment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working within the medical device industry, supporting supply chain and operational processes in a highly regulated environment

 

United States of America Pay Ranges:

  • US15: $102,700 - $171,100 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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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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