Indirect Procurement Manager Europe & EEMEA

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.