Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite
Sourcing Manager - Permanent contract
Location: Carrigtwohill, Cork
Who we want
* Self-directed initiators People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
* Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
* 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.
What you will do
You will support the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities in assigned suppliers and/or commodities; with goal to obtain the best quality, service, and value for products and services through effective bidding, negotiation, and supplier management. You will support the development and implementation of strategies and projects related to cost reduction initiatives, new product development, supply base optimization and rationalization, quality improvements, risk assessments, and contract negotiations. This is a hybrid role. The employee is expected to be physically present at a Stryker location on a cadenced basis but has the flexibility to work from home.
Additional Responsibilities-
* Support cross functional teams to develop best in class strategic sourcing strategies for assigned suppliers and/or commodities in support of business objectives
* Support the implementation of supplier and/or commodity strategy which will include spend/supply assessments, consolidation strategy, sourcing selection, financial and make versus buy analyses
* Collaborate with key stakeholders on contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable
* Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses. Represent the 'voice of the supplier' in the organization
* Participate in new product launches; lead supplier selection, requests for quotes and insurance that suppliers are clear on product launch deliverables; collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful launch
* Assure cost standards are established for annual operating budgets.
* Mentor/provide support for graduate/entry level positions
What do you need
* Bachelor's degree - required
* 8+ years of related work experience - required
* Knowledge and application of supplier contract strategy, negotiations, contractual terms, and contract administration - required
* 4+ years working on strategic sourcing and supplier development - highly preferred
* Medical device experience - preferred
* Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills - preferred
Who are Stryker
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. The Company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including orthopaedics, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology & spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives. Stryker products and services are available in over 100 countries around the world.
Travel Percentage: 20%