Associate Sourcing Manager - New Product Development - with Growth Opportunities

We are looking to hire a focused Associate Sourcing Manager - New Product Development to join our growing team at Stryker Orthopaedics in Kalamazoo, MI.
Growing your career as a Full Time Associate Sourcing Manager - New Product Development is a terrific opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in people management, decision-making and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Associate Sourcing Manager - New Product Development at Stryker Orthopaedics today!

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.

We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting 

Our benefits include bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

Who we want-

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data, and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Motivated product launchers. People who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.
• Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.

What you will do-

The Associate Sourcing Manager for New Production Development will lead the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities in assigned suppliers and/or commodities with the goal of obtaining the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. 

The Associate Sourcing Manager will be responsible for coordinating sourcing needs for new product development projects, including completion of supplier selection with agreement to Global Sourcing Strategy, regularly reporting material costs, managing schedules, and defining final material logistics.  Acts as liaison for all sourcing activities to Design and Advanced Operations teams.

Additional responsibilities:

• Ensure project teams adhere to strategic direction of Global Sourcing and purchasing controls requirements related to design projects
• Leverage improvements to project timelines from experience w/ key suppliers and project teams
• Preliminary influence on key project team members to inspire quicker overall deliverables for projects
• Negotiate supplier cost reductions and NRE reductions in conjunction w/ commodities teams when cost increases experienced
• Drives key efficiencies w/ suppliers and communication tools support faster & more product launches
• Identify process improvements to either supplier or Stryker processes to drive better speed to market, quality, and long-term delivery
• May support more projects or projects that expand across multiple business units
• Build engaging relationship with variety of R&D engineering teams
• Build relationships within Operations by becoming a value-added and sought-after resource
• Build relationships across Global Sourcing Group
• Lead sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analyses and make versus buy analyses as required
• Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans for new products

What you need-

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or similar required
• Master’s Degree or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) – preferred
• 6+ years of work experience required
• 3+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier development – highly preferred
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services required
• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration required
• Working knowledge of ISO13485 standards and requirements – preferred
• Project Management experience and solid understanding of project management tools – preferred
• Manufacturing management, manufacturing engineering, buying, production planning or new product development experience – preferred

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.  Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.

More information is available at stryker.com

Benefits of working as a Associate Sourcing Manager - New Product Development in Kalamazoo, MI:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package