Summary

Senior Manager, NPD Sourcing (Hybrid) will lead assigned sourcing areas and supplier performance initiatives supporting the Endoscopy Division's Communication Business Unit in Flower Mound, TX. This role requires both strategic thinking and tactical execution in a highly matrixed global environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with R&D, operations, quality, and finance to drive supplier capabilities, support new product development (NPD) programs, and deliver business results through supplier alignment, cost management, and performance optimization. Additionally, this role will manage the onsite team for sourcing in the Flower Mound, TX, communications business units.

Job description

What you will do

Senior Manager, NPD Sourcing (Hybrid) will lead assigned sourcing areas and supplier performance initiatives supporting the Endoscopy Division's Communication Business Unit in Flower Mound, TX. This role requires both strategic thinking and tactical execution in a highly matrixed global environment. The successful candidate will partner closely with R&D, operations, quality, and finance to drive supplier capabilities, support new product development (NPD) programs, and deliver business results through supplier alignment, cost management, and performance optimization. Additionally, this role will manage the onsite team for sourcing in the Flower Mound, TX, communications business units.

Leads sourcing analysis and selection process and performs cost analyses and make vs buy analyses as required and advises others on selection/cost analysis.
Leads development of contract strategy. Negotiates, establishes, monitors, and enforces supplier contracts and agreements.
Develop strong partnership relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses
Partners and develops relationships with senior executive leadership at strategic suppliers
Identify supply base risk and develop/implement mitigation plans including market assessments, supplier's financial assessments, social responsibility, environment, ethics etc
Obtain and communicate market condition information and technology trends related to commodities and suppliers.
Utilize market trends to identify and implement appropriate cost controls and business strategy changes
Collaborate across functions, divisions, and campuses to develop sourcing strategies and key supplier scorecards and business reviews
Organize and lead scorecard review meetings and business reviews

What you need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering or related field
10 years in supply management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development; preferably in medical devices or other highly regulated environments
Strong knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors including experience in assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base
Strong negotiations skills negotiating and implementing commercial contracts to include: supply and quality agreements (QAA)
Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems
Must be willing to work in a result based, fast-paced environment, with minimal supervision
Travel: 20-30% to include international

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Experience working in regulated industries, including government, medical technology, and pharmaceuticals.
Experience leading NPD and sustaining procurement strategies

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in supply management, business, finance, engineering or related field
10 years in supply management with focus on strategic sourcing and supplier development
Strong knowledge of supplier processes and supply chain risk factors
Experience assessing and mitigating risk in the supply base
Strong negotiation skills negotiating and implementing commercial contracts including supply and quality agreements (QAA)
Experience with supplier metrics & measurement methodologies and supporting systems
Must be willing to work in a result based, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
Travel: 20-30% to include international
Preferred: Master's Degree
Preferred: Lean Six Sigma Certification
Preferred: Experience working in regulated industries including government, medical technology, and pharmaceuticals
Preferred: Experience leading NPD and sustaining procurement strategies

Company overview

Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.