Overview
Supply Chain Co-Op Placement 2026 - Limerick
Stryker Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
This role will be based in our Limerick site. Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2026 Cooperative cohort.
Responsibilities
* Together, with your Stryker team leader and college supervisor, identify a Supply Chain project along with project objectives, scope, success factors, milestones and evaluation
* Support cross functional teams to develop best in class 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 v’s buy analyses
* Represent the “voice of the supplier” in the organization
* 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
* Participate in new product launches; lead supplier selection, requests for quotes and ensure that suppliers are clear on product launch deliverables; collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful launch
* Responsible for assuring cost standards are established for annual operating budgets
* Ensure compliance with the Quality, Safety and 5S Systems
What you will need
* Enrolled in an Irish or Northern Irish university course in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, BIS or other related courses for the duration of the placement
* Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies
* Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results oriented environment
* Reliable, dependable, and punctual
* Organised, focused, and capable of multi-tasking
* Good analytical and problem-solving skills
* Good verbal and written communication skills with basic level of PC skills
* Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team
* Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months – exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker
What we can offer
* Attractive salary and vacation entitlement
* Inclusive, people-first culture with mentors and leaders who support growth, provide constructive feedback, and help build confidence
* Flexible working hours
* Sports & Social clubs and DEI Employee Resource Groups
* Opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that improve healthcare and patients’ lives
Next steps
* After applying, University Recruiting Business Partners review applications to determine eligibility for the specific position
* If requirements are met, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview in September
* If successful through the final round, an offer will be extended shortly after
* Timelines may vary; maintain contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and university placement coordinator for updates
Pay rate will not be below any applicable local minimum wage rates.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies, offering innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine to help improve patient outcomes. Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
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