Manager, Indirect Procurement Europe
The position sits within the Global Indirect Procurement function and will be focused on partnering with Europe & EEMEA spend owners and Finance to deliver improved cost and service levels in transportation, logistics and warehousing categories.
What you will do:
Support global Indirect procurement initiatives in Europe & EEMEA by Global category managers
Run independent and owning Pan-European & EEMEA savings initiatives in Commercial Europe >100K
Support and guide local savings initiatives per country and category <100k
Develop and drive Sourcing strategies together with stakeholders
Follow Stryker policies and driving best practice sharing
Drive supplier management / development activity, where we own category management
Support ad-hoc projects as required
Responsible and owner of Procurement projects, management of Self, delivering to agreed savings targets / implementation objectives and close deals with a signed contract
Follow agreed processes and structure in reporting savings and storing contracts
Having bi-monthly reviews of indirect savings initiatives with main stakeholders of countries in scope -and functions
Support Team activities aimed at continuous improvement and Best in class procurement
Drive Competitive bids, tendering, contracting with a goal bring under contract >100k suppliers and support local buyers to contract 10-100k spend suppliers
Liaise with Global category leads and be responsible for bringing understanding of additional European requirements and needs into Global tenders
Reduce risk and establish security of supply of contracted services and goods
Reduce the number of suppliers and simplify landscape with Preferred, contract, local, outsource solutions and spot buying vendors
Drive spend to negotiated rate cards and contracted suppliers
Qualifications & Experience:
8+ years indirect procurement experience , focusing on Logistics categories, with an international scope
Bachelor's degree required
Master’s degree and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (or equivalent)
Sourcing/Supply Chain certifications or training is desired
Experience in commodity analysis/supplier management/project management roles
Experience developing, negotiating, and implementing commercial contracts, including supply and service agreements
Experience working with & developing strong relationships with multiple stakeholders to deliver results
Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in a med-tech/fast-growing environment is a plus
Good understanding of financial analysis, strategic analysis, trained negotiation skills and project management
Good understanding of procurement / strategic commodity management preferred
Ability to use business tools such as Power BI or Microsoft Suite of products
English is required and 1 other language (Spanish, France, Dutch, German) is a plus
What do we offer you in return?
Flat hierarchies and responsibility - through flat hierarchies, we strengthen the initiative and willingness of our employees to take over responsible tasks.
We grow Talent - we give you the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths at the direction that you aspire.
Recognition of your Performance - at Stryker, outstanding individual and cross-functional team performance is rewarded. Ideas, projects, or other exceptional achievements can be submitted for various awards on a local and global level.
Competitive Salary and Benefits - with us, you will receive a permanent contract, a competitive salary and bonus plan commensurate with your job. Our comprehensive package also includes different local benefits according to the country you will be based in.
Promoting Work-Life Balance through Flexible Working Hours - we offer an appealing and flexible working hours model to accommodate individual life situations.
Team Spirit, Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion - our team is energetic, engaged and has a lot of potential. We create inclusive teams that encourage colleagues to share their diverse perspectives and opinions.
Travel Percentage: 20%