Manager, Indirect Procurement – Orthopaedics Group (Hybrid)

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What you will do

The Manager Indirect Procurement (Hybrid) will serve as the primary procurement partner for the Orthopaedics Group supporting Joint Replacement Trauma & Extremities and Ortho Tech across the U.S. as well as Stryker divisions in Canada. The primary focus will be Trauma & Extremities and Joint this role you will lead sourcing initiatives supplier selection contract negotiations and cost savings projects across indirect spend categories. You will partner with business leaders to review spending identify opportunities for savings and efficiency and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives. You will negotiate favorable commercial terms manage supplier relationships and stay informed on market trends supplier capabilities and emerging technologies. You will also support procurement processes and serve as a liaison between Global Indirect Category Leads and the Orthopaedics Group to help align procurement priorities and business needs. While supporting procurement processes day-to-day purchase order processing is not a core responsibility of this position. This role supports sourcing initiatives across the U.S. and Canada that drive value manage risk and support organizational goals. This is a hybrid role requiring regular on-site presence in Mahwah NJ (preferred) or Weston FL; Arlington TN; or Kalamazoo MI. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance of one of these locations.

• Lead supplier negotiations and contract development to deliver value manage risk and support business objectives.
• Drive end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFx strategy supplier evaluation selection and implementation.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to understand needs address gaps and identify procurement solutions.
• Analyze spend data market trends and supplier capabilities to uncover cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and execute spend management strategies that maximize value and leverage purchasing power across the organization.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships conducting regular business reviews and driving continuous improvement in cost quality and service.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to identify innovative solutions that improve efficiency and support business growth.
• Serve as a trusted procurement partner by aligning sourcing initiatives with divisional priorities and enterprise goals.

What you need

Required

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management engineering finance or other relevant area of study.
• 8 years relevant work experience developing negotiating and implementing commercial contracts including supply and service agreements.
• Experience in providing collaborative support across multiple layers of management.
• Training in financial analysis strategic analysis negotiation skills and project management.

Preferred

• Masters degree and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM CPSM or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of procurement/strategic commodity management
• Subject matter expert level experience in multiple indirect procurement categories

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $102600 - $171000 USD Annual
• US5: $107700 - $179600 USD Annual
• US10: $112900 - $188100 USD Annual
• US15: $118000 - $196600 USD Annual
• US20: $123100 - $205200 USD Annual
• US30: $133400 - $222300 USD Annual

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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.

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