Stryker

Senior Indirect Buyer (Grecia, Manufacturing Site)

Stryker  •  Alajuela, CR (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Work Flexibility: Onsite

This role is responsible for executing end-to-end procurement activities, including supplier sourcing, contract negotiation, and purchase order management. You will support operational continuity by ensuring timely and cost-effective procurement of technical equipment, components, and services. The role operates independently and requires applying established procurement processes, data analysis, and supplier performance management.

What you will do

  • Identify and onboard suppliers based on defined criteria for cost, quality, and service performance.
  • Manage supplier performance using key metrics such as cost, quality, and on-time delivery rates.
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships to support continuity of supply and contract compliance.
  • Negotiate pricing, volume discounts, and contract terms to secure cost savings and favorable agreements.
  • Execute cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives, tracking results against defined targets or budgets.
  • Create and manage purchase orders in ERP systems with accurate data and adherence to company policies.
  • Track and resolve purchase order issues, delivery delays, and supplier claims to maintain operations.
  • Monitor spend against budgets and review supplier contracts for compliance, addressing discrepancies or defects.

What you will need

Required qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
  • Experience using ERP systems for purchasing or procurement processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Preferred qualifications

  • Experience sourcing technical equipment, engineered products, or industrial components.
  • Experience negotiating contracts, pricing agreements, and supplier terms.
  • Experience analyzing spend data, cost trends, or supplier performance metrics.

Travel Percentage: None

Stryker

About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com.

Facts:

● 2024 Sales: $22.6 billion

● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies

● Employees: 53,000 worldwide

● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020

● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide

● $1.5 billion spent on research and development in 2024

● ~14,200 patents owned globally in 2024

● Products sold in ~75 countries

● Fortune 500 Company

● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces

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Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Kalamazoo, MI
Year Founded
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