Associate Sourcing Manager

Stryker Corporation

Belfast, United Kingdom
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Strategic sourcing strategies
Supplier and commodity strategy implementation
Contract negotiation and enforcement
** Stryker Corporation is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager for its Belfast location, responsible for strategic sourcing activities, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives. This role requires a strong background in supply management, particularly in regulated industries, and offers a hybrid or onsite work environment. **

Job Summary

  • Support the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities for assigned suppliers and/or commodities to achieve optimal quality, service, and value.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base optimization, quality improvements, risk assessments, and contract negotiations.
  • Actively participate in mitigating PCBA risk by searching, reviewing, and recommending procurement of electronics components on the open market.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Stryker Corporation is seeking an Associate Sourcing Manager for its Belfast location, responsible for strategic sourcing activities, supplier management, and cost reduction initiatives. This role requires a strong background in supply management, particularly in regulated industries, and offers a hybrid or onsite work environment. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strategic sourcing strategies
  • Supplier and commodity strategy implementation
  • Contract negotiation and enforcement
  • Supply base risk identification and mitigation
  • Market condition and technology trend analysis
  • Cost and make-versus-buy analyses
  • PCBA risk mitigation and electronic component procurement

Nice-to-have

  • Voice of the supplier representation
  • Influence without direct authority
  • Team management and morale
  • End-user feedback incorporation
  • Understanding of broader organizational goals

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
  • 6 years in Supply Management
  • Project Management and continuous improvement methodologies
  • International sourcing and supplier management experience
  • Experience operating in a highly regulated industry
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Proven experience using MRP/ERP systems

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Not specified

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