Sourcing Lead - Washington, Redmond 11811 Willows Rd Ne

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

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.

Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.

What you will do-

The Sourcing Lead 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.  
They 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 of the Sourcing Lead include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ensure project teams adhere to strategic direction of Global Sourcing and purchasing controls requirements related to design 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
• Builds engaging relationship with variety of R&D engineering teams
• 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
• Drive request for quotes, order samples, prototypes, V&V, and productions parts
• Manage bill of material for New Products
• Support ERP set up, logistics, and tracking to target costs

What you need-

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or similar, required
• 4 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier development, required
• Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services
• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms and contract administration
• Manufacturing management, manufacturing engineering, buying, production planning or new product development experience is preferred
• Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry experience is highly preferred (e.g.: aerospace, automotive)
• Demonstrated knowledge of new product development process

Travel Percentage: 20%

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.