**What you will do:** • Ensure project teams adhere to strategic direction of Global Sourcing, pur • Negotiate and implement contracts and agreements (NDA’s, SOW’s, developmental agreements) supporting R&D • Execute RFQ’s and business award • Perform formal supply chain risk analysis and propose and develop mitigation strategies • Negotiate supplier cost reductions and NRE reductions during product development and continuous cost reduction initiatives through the project lifecycle • May lead supplier portions of the projects **What you need** **Required:** • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or Supply Chain Management, required • 4 years engineering or supply chain management supporting new product introductions, required • Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other highly regulated industry experience, highly preferred • Influencing and negotiation skills • Ability to negotiate effectively to obtain best prices and terms on products, materials, and services **Preferred** • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate within all levels of the organization • Ability to read, interpret and translate engineering drawings • Ability to recognize risks and propose and develop contingency plans 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 150 million patients annually. 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.