Associate Procurement Manager

n n nAssociate Procurement Managern nn Redmond, Washington nn nn Who we want
– nn Effective communicators.

People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.

Managers who drive performance.

People who implement process improvements and leverage the talent of their team to consistently increase performance and productivity.

Goal-oriented orchestrators.

People who can effectively coordinate and focus the work of skilled employees toward an important goal, prioritizing to the right activities that lead to success.

nn What you will do
– nn nnYou will be responsible for leading Stryker’s Redmond Purchasing team, including material replenishment, inventory levels, planning, and supporting new product development/sustaining initiatives. You will participate in the development of purchasing strategies and execute to reduce the total cost of both direct and indirect materials, while ensuring operations has the appropriate materials and quantities.nn nn nAdditional responsibilities:nn Develop and implement purchasing programs that drive highest quality, lowest total cost and on-time delivery performance Support new product development through cross functional team engagement, scheduling of introductions, end of life and prototype processing with selected suppliers Manage inventory replenishment systems, MRP effectiveness and supplier visualization programs Focus on inventory management and controls Establish inventory targets and maintain re-order points Monitor and report supplier delivery performance Manage supply chain for distribution, production and aftermarket parts from supplier to customer Financial budgeting and monitoring of department expenses Develop, maintain and improve policies and procedures for the operation of department activities Work closely and partner with sourcing to ensure supply chain and operations objectives are met Fulfill departmental staffing requirements, provide coaching and conduct performance appraisals Facilitate career progression for direct team nn What you need
– nn Bachelor’s degree required 6+ years of experience in supply chain management related roles required 1+ years of supervisory experience required Experience working in a highly regulated industry -preferred Work From Home: OccasionalTravel Percentage: 0%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.

nn Posted 2 Days Ago nn nn Full time nn nn R442549 nn n About Us n nn Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better.

The company offers innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

More information is available at www.stryker.com nn n n