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