Associate Manager - Sourcing (Hybrid )

Why supply chain at Stryker?

As a member of our Supply Chain team, you will make a daily impact on the lives of others. Apply today and you will get a chance to work with high-functioning, driven people who all have the same mission of making healthcare better.

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Who we want-

Motivated product launchers. People who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.

Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.

Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

What you will do-

The Associate Sourcing Manager will support the implementation of new product introduction projects related to cost reduction initiatives, new product development, sourcing optimization and rationalization, quality improvement, risk assessment, and contract negotiation. You will provide input and analysis into the Medical Division Acute Care Business Unit's new product development sourcing activities. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Design Engineers, Advanced Operations, Strategic Sourcing, Global Commodity Managers and Quality in aligning the supply chain to obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective supplier management, bidding, and negotiations.

Additional responsibilities:

• Lead implementation of strategies and goals for commodities in support of overall divisional business objectives on new production introduction projects

• Support new product development project milestones throughout the development phases from research to execution via supplier management, quoting, part/tooling procurement, and contract creation

• Support the implementation of processes and tools to build a best-in-class new product introduction sourcing organization

• Lead sourcing analysis for the selection process and perform cost analyses to support make versus buy analyses

• Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other internal disciplines and key collaborators

• Support identification of supply base risk and implementation of mitigation plans

• Support related cost controls and business strategy plans

• Support ramp-up and inventory management at suppliers for the launch of new products into production

What you need-

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Management, Business, Finance, Engineering or related field -required

• 6 years in Supply Management or related field with a focus on strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier development -required

• Must be able to analyze and resolve complex material quality/supplier issues of a complex scope using independent judgment -required

• Knowledge and experience with the development and administration of contracts 'preferred'

• Knowledge of quoting, quote analysis, and negotiations 'preferred'

• Assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base 'preferred'

• Experience in a highly regulated industry such as aerospace, automobile medical 'preferred'

About Stryker

Our benefits

• 12 paid holidays annually

• Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.

• Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

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About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at ~~~. (http:)

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