What you will do
The Sourcing Manager- NPI (Hybrid) serves as the strategic sourcing leader for new product development programs, partnering with Marketing, R&D, Operations, Quality, Finance, and suppliers to bring innovative products from concept through commercialization. This role is responsible for driving the strategy on how we partner with our internal stakeholders and external suppliers. In addition, the successful candidate will also execute sourcing strategies that enable successful product launches, mitigate risk, optimize cost, and create long-term business value. This role as a hybrid work style. The desired employee will be located in Flower Mound, TX or the surrounding area, expected to be physically present at a Stryker location on a cadenced basis but has the flexibility to work from home.
- Lead sourcing strategy for multiple new product development and new product introduction (NPI) initiatives, ensuring alignment with business, operational, and commercialization objectives.
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers for new technologies, components, and manufacturing processes, balancing cost, quality, service, innovation, and risk.
- Develop and execute supplier strategies that support product launches, margin expansion, supply continuity, and long-term growth.
- Serve as the primary commercial interface between suppliers and cross-functional teams, influencing decisions and resolving issues to achieve program milestones.
- Partner closely with Engineering, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Marketing to ensure sourcing strategies support project timelines, business cases, and financial objectives.
What you need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 8 years of sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading supplier contract negotiations and sourcing strategies for complex products or programs.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 years of project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Experience in medical devices or other highly regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, automotive, life sciences).
- SAP experience.
- Project Management certification (PMP or equivalent)
- Experience supporting new product development and commercialization in a global supply chain environment
US10: $112,900 - $188,100 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 contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or supplier management
- Experience leading supplier contract negotiations and sourcing strategies for complex products or programs
- 3 years of project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives
- Experience in medical devices or another highly regulated industry, such as aerospace, automotive, or life sciences
- SAP experience
- Project Management certification, such as PMP or equivalent
- Experience supporting new product development and commercialization in a global supply chain environment
Stryker Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Stryker and has not been reviewed or approved by Stryker.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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What We Do
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 www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.
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