What you will do
You will be a part of the Indirect Procurement function, reporting into the IP Strategy & Programs team supporting the Enterprise Digital and Technology (IT) procurement team. This role supports the Enterprise Digital and Technology team as the Indirect Procurement Senior Sourcing Analyst, focusing on category and data analysis, cost improvement, sourcing, supplier selection and supplier onboarding, negotiations and support. You'll collaborate with BU’s, divisions & regions to identify cost-saving opportunities, support the negotiation of terms and volume discounts, and manage the key analyses supporting the delivery of key recommendations shaping Stryker’s future spend profiling. The position requires an immense interest in technology trends, market forces, and supplier roadmaps, while ensuring compliance with company policies. This highly specialized role demands advanced analytical and strategic decision-making skills with a passion to learn & grow. The employee can work 100% virtually in the US without any set territory or proximity required.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and apply spend analysis and indirect procurement methodologies to support sourcing opportunities, preferred supplier utilization, and policy compliance, while supporting Coupa guided buying, analytics, catalog management, and contract management initiatives across assigned categories.
Actively support IP group procurement teams and leaders with Coupa related RFx and analytics support to enable functional KPI achievement
Manage internal supplier information process, troubleshoot data discrepancies, and interface failure resolution
Coordinate with suppliers, technical resources, and data experts for resolution to deliver long term solutions and mitigate future risk
Establish subject matter expertise within procurement category, Coupa and related tools, and processes
Actively liaise and troubleshoot issues with cross functional teams to drive process improvements relative to Coupa, the Stryker buying process and sub processes and IP operations
Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand needs, strategies, and drive alignment across business lines
Support category strategies through market assessments, pricing analysis, and understanding internal and external influences
Ensure suppliers comply with service level agreements and regulatory requirements while maintaining productive relationships and staying current on industry trends
Collaborate with internal customers to understand their needs and review budget requirements
Conduct qualitative and quantitative supplier analyses, evaluate spend data, and develop category strategies to generate business savings and opportunities
Communicate sourcing decisions and updates across levels, resolve supplier-client issues, and contribute to ongoing process and system improvements
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree - required (Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or related field -highly preferred)
- 2 years of experience in supply chain, indirect or direct purchasing organization, or supporting functions (finance, engineering, IT)
Preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- SQL/coding experience
- 2 years experience in procurement systems (Coupa, Ariba, SAP, etc)
- 2 years experience in data analytics, Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, ect
United States of America Pay Ranges:
- USN: $66,500 - $101,800 USD Annual
- US5: $69,800 - $106,900 USD Annual
- US10: $73,200 - $112,000 USD Annual
- US15: $76,500 - $117,100 USD Annual
- US20: $79,800 - $122,200 USD Annual
- US30: $86,500 - $132,300 USD Annual
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Travel Percentage: 10%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.
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