Stryker Corporation

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.

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.

Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.

What you will do- 

• Coordinate and partner at “C suite” level at our suppliers and internal customers to deliver best practices and communications
• Support supplier audit and CAPA/NC responsibilities with Group Quality and Purchasing Control leaders
• Lead sourcing analysis and selection process and perform cost analyses and make versus buy analyses as required
• Develop and lead cross functional teams and lead the process to create strategic commodity plans, consolidation strategy, and spend/supply assessments taking into account total product life cycle needs
• Continuously improve compliance and performance of supplier base
• Support local and companywide initiatives to develop and implement decision support and data systems to enhance supply chain decision making and performance monitoring 
• Support local and companywide initiatives to develop and implement systems to ensure our suppliers follow ethical and environmentally sustainable practices
• Communicate key supplier management updates and decisions to multiple levels in the organization including Executive Leadership

What you need- 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or relevant - required 
• 8+ years of experience in Operations and/or Quality functions - required 
• Certified Purchasing Manager - preferred 
• Experience in medical device or other regulated industry - preferred 
• Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms and contract administration - required 

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.