About this Indirect Materials Buyer role at Stryker
Stryker · Onsite · Skawina, Poland
Work Flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite
Join a team that plays a critical role in keeping manufacturing operations running efficiently and effectively. As an Indirect Materials Buyer, you will help secure the materials and services that enable business success, while building strong supplier partnerships and driving value across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your procurement expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your contributions directly support operational performance.
What You Will Do
- Execute purchasing activities for indirect categories, including maintenance, repair and operations supplies, facility materials, tooling, safety equipment, and general services.
- Support sourcing projects by preparing and managing requests for quotation, conducting supplier evaluations, and participating in negotiations.
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, reliability, delivery performance, and compliance with business requirements.
- Coordinate supplier onboarding activities and maintain accurate procurement documentation and records.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify business needs, define purchasing requirements, and prioritize procurement activities.
- Monitor supplier performance and support corrective actions to address service or delivery issues.
- Track procurement metrics and contribute to cost management initiatives that support operational objectives.
- Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, compliance, and procurement effectiveness.
What You Will Need
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing operations.
- Professional proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Knowledge of procurement processes and supplier management practices.
- Experience using SAP, SAP Ariba, or similar procurement systems.
- Experience in a manufacturing or other fast-paced operational environment.
- Experience within a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace.
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies.
- Poland, Skawina: zł102.000 - zł170.100 PLN Annual
At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.
If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Travel Percentage: 10%
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