Buyer GPC

Buyer GPC Location San Antonio, TX :

SAN ANTONIO DE BELEN, CR

Job details

Work flexibility: Hybrid Req ID: R540426 Employee type: Full Time Job category: Supply Chain Travel: 10% Relocation: No

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Looking for a place that values your unique talents? Discover Stryker's award-winning culture. We are proud to offer you our total rewards package which includes bonuses, healthcare, insurance benefits, retirement programs, wellness programs, as well as service and performance awards - not to mention various social and recreational activities, all of which are location specific. What you will do

• Develop new and maintain existing sources to ensure adequate inventories of materials, components, equipment
• May be responsible for leading cost reduction and/or special project teams
• Analyze quotations received, and schedules delivery of products, materials, and/or components
• Prepare orders and follow-up orders to expedite delivery and shipment
• Analyze demand and usage information
• Coordinate purchasing activities with manufacturing unit to maintain planned levels
• Develop and maintain necessary records and files for efficient operations
• Prepare, submit, and may explain periodic reports on areas of responsibility (such as detailed cost analysis, plans, and project results)
• Utilize analytical skills to interpret system requirements and put together financial projections
• Monitor supplier performance and partners cross-functionally to drive accountability and improve supplier relationships
• Conduct inventory analysis to maintain the lowest level of inventory possible while servicing our customers at an excellent level.
• Drive strategic business initiatives like Product Life Cycle Management, identifying opportunities and facilitating appropriate actions towards successful completion
• Utilize the following equipment/Applications: Oracle MRP system, Internet Explorer, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree required
• 0+ years of relevant experience
• APICS Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certification for Supply Chain Professionals (CSCP) preferred
• Ability to navigate SKU level negotiation with appropriate supplier contacts
• Ability to articulate thoughts professionally, representing both Operations and the Company, and present to large groups, including senior leadership
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Proven leadership and business acumen skills

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers 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.