Purchasing Manager, Global Procurement Center

stryker· SYK Costa Rica Services S.R.L
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📍 San Antonio de Belen, Costa RicaFull time

About this role

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

What You Will Do

  • Lead purchasing teams to execute strategic and tactical procurement activities that support supply continuity, inventory targets, and manufacturing requirements.
  • Monitor and improve key performance indicators, including supplier performance, purchase order execution, inventory health, and service levels.
  • Facilitate participation in operational reviews and provide timely updates on purchase order status, supply risks, and recovery plans.
  • Drive cross-functional improvement initiatives to resolve process gaps, increase efficiency, and support standardization across purchasing operations.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to align purchasing priorities, business objectives, and operational requirements.
  • Guide supplier escalation management and oversee actions that mitigate supply, inventory, and operational risks.
  • Develop team capability by setting performance objectives, conducting talent reviews, and creating development plans for managers and buyers.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable quality and regulatory requirements and support internal and external audits.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in Supply Chain, Purchasing, Procurement, Manufacturing, or a related field.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience leading people managers, purchasing teams, or supply chain teams.
  • Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and regulatory requirements applicable to regulated manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in medical technology, medical device, or regulated manufacturing sourcing and procurement.
  • Experience managing supplier agreements, commercial contracts, or vendor relationship programs.

Travel Percentage: 10%

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Is the Purchasing Manager, Global Procurement Center role at stryker full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Purchasing Manager, Global Procurement Center role in the SYK Costa Rica Services S.R.L department at stryker.
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