Associate Sourcing Manager
Stryker8 months ago
Flower Mound, Texas, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
3-5 years
Bachelors Supply Management
Job Description
Position Summary
Join a high-performing team that’s transforming how we source, scale, and optimize world-class products. As an Associate Sourcing Manager (Hybrid), you will lead world-class supply base performance and cost optimization for current products. You will be assigned to a specific category (to be determined) and partner closely with New Product Sourcing, Category Management, and cross-functional teams to drive quality, delivery, and cost excellence. You’ll stay ahead of market and technology trends, determine supplier strategy, and help build a best-in-class global supply base.
Responsibilities
- Lead cost reduction performance for responsible categories.
- Drive supplier development initiatives to improve delivery, quality, and overall performance.
- Lead cross-functional teams in structured supplier selection and sourcing decisions for current products.
- Negotiate long-term agreements and statements of work.
- Identify, qualify, and onboard new suppliers while managing seamless business transfers when needed.
- Use data analytics to uncover opportunities that enhance supply base performance and cost.
- Execute continuous improvement initiatives across department and division.
- Build strong supplier partnerships that support operational excellence and strategic growth objectives.
Requirements
- 6 years of experience in supply chain, operations, or engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering, or related field.
- Demonstrated ability to lead effective relationships, internally and externally.
- Demonstrated excellence in cost reduction, including ideation, activation, & execution.
- Master’s degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering, or related field (preferred).
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
Required Skills
Cost Optimization
Negotiation
Cross-Functional Leadership
Data Analytics
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Development
Benefits
Dental
401K
Medical
Vision