Join our team and help bring innovative products to market. As an Associate Sourcing Manager NPI (Hybrid) youll lead sourcing strategy for new product launchesdriving supplier selection negotiations and cost optimization from concept through commercialization.
Youll 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
Bachelors 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: $102700 - $171100 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.
Required Experience:
Manager
Work Flexibility: HybridWhat you will doJoin our team and help bring innovative products to market. As an Associate Sourcing Manager NPI (Hybrid) youll lead sourcing strategy for new product launchesdriving supplier selection negotiations and cost optimization from concept through commercialization...
Work Flexibility: Hybrid
What you will do
Join our team and help bring innovative products to market. As an Associate Sourcing Manager NPI (Hybrid) youll lead sourcing strategy for new product launchesdriving supplier selection negotiations and cost optimization from concept through commercialization.
Youll 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
Bachelors 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: $102700 - $171100 USD Annual
Travel Percentage: 10%Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin disability or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.
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. Alongsid
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