Strategic Buyer

The Senior Buyer is responsible for performing strategic and tactical purchasing activities for assigned portfolio to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

**Key Responsibilities:**

• Maintain master data setup in transactional systems, including supplier lead time, supplier details, product details, and replenishment methodology.
• Communicate forecast requirements to the supply base for finished goods and/or for components and materials.
• Ensure all purchase orders are placed according to the rules as agreed with the Account Lead.
• Responsible for the execution and communication of safety stock levels required for raw materials/finished goods to the supply base.
• Review data from the supplier in terms of accuracy and ensure the information is aligned with the supplier agreement and complies with the Stryker system of record.
• Act as the first line of contact with suppliers to adjust daily or weekly requirements based on the latest supply plan, and as the first point of escalation for supplier issues.
• Report supplier performance based on standard metrics, prepare and monitor supplier scorecards.
• Communicate phase in/out of new finished goods or raw materials into the organization and ensure timing has been agreed and change is being executed to the agreement.
• Prepare weekly status reports for the demand and supply execution process and represent the purchasing function at key meetings.
• Track and manage KPIs, including on-time and in-full delivery, material lead time compliance, PO compression days, PPV, past due invoices, and POs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements.

**Requirements:**

• Experience with ERP systems, i.e., SAP, Oracle, JDE.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Previous experience in supplier relationship management.
• Previous experience in a medical device or other regulated industry.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, team members, team leaders, and top management.
• Ability to build relationships across multiple functions and levels both internally and externally.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and cost reduction methodologies.