Senior Sourcing Analyst

What you will do-

You will be a part of the Indirect Procurement function, reporting into the IP Strategy & Programs team supporting the MedSurg & Neurotech (MSNT) and Orthopedics, Canada, & Latin America (OCALA) group procurement teams. This role supports the MSNT & OCALA teams as the Indirect Procurement Senior Sourcing Analyst, focusing on cost improvement, sourcing, supplier selection and onboarding, negotiations, and contract management. You'll collaborate with BU’s, divisions & regions to identify cost-saving opportunities, support the negotiation of terms and volume discounts, and manage the key analyses supporting the delivery of key recommendations shaping Stryker’s future spend profiling. The position requires an immense interest in technology trends, market forces, and supplier roadmaps, while ensuring compliance with company policies. This highly specialized role demands intermediate analytical skills combined with a passion to learn & grow.  Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop reports, analyze spend and apply sourcing and indirect procurement (IP) methodologies and tools to drive preferred supplier utilization, procurement policy compliance, sourcing opportunities, and catalogue and content strategies within Coupa procurement solution and stakeholder group
• Actively support IP group procurement teams and leaders with Coupa related RFx and analytics support to enable functional KPI achievement
• Manage internal supplier information process, troubleshoot data discrepancies, and interface failure resolution
• Coordinate with suppliers, technical resources, and data experts for resolution to deliver long term solutions and mitigate future risk
• Establish subject matter expertise within procurement category, Coupa and related tools, and processes
• Actively liaise and troubleshoot issues with cross functional teams to drive process improvements relative to Coupa, the Stryker buying process and sub processes and IP operations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to understand needs, strategies, and drive alignment across business lines
• Provide e-sourcing RFx support for various IP stakeholders and projects.  Lead strategic sourcing processes, manage RFx initiatives, and engage stakeholders to identify savings opportunities and meet business objectives
• Support category strategies through market assessments, pricing analysis, and understanding internal and external influences
• Ensure suppliers comply with service level agreements and regulatory requirements while maintaining productive relationships and staying current on industry trends
• Collaborate with internal customers to understand their needs, review budget requirements, and align sourcing strategies for product and service delivery
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative supplier analyses, evaluate spend data, and develop category strategies to generate business savings and opportunities
• Communicate sourcing decisions and updates across levels, resolve supplier-client issues, and contribute to ongoing process and system improvements

What you need-

• Bachelor’s degree - required (Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance/Accounting or related field - highly preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, indirect or direct purchasing organization, or supporting functions (finance, engineering) - required
• 2 years data analytics, Excel, PowerBI, Tableau - preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite