Senior Buyer, Global Procurement Center, Manufacturing Purchasing
stryker· SYK Costa Rica Services S.R.L
About this role
Work Flexibility: HybridTravel Percentage: None
Join a collaborative supply chain environment where your expertise in purchasing and supplier management helps ensure the uninterrupted flow of materials and finished goods. As a Senior Buyer, you will lead strategic and tactical purchasing activities, manage supplier performance, and work closely with cross-functional teams to support production, planning, quality, and sourcing objectives.
What You Will Do
- Maintain supplier, product, lead time, and replenishment master data within ERP systems to ensure accurate planning and procurement execution.
- Communicate demand forecasts and supply requirements to suppliers for raw materials, components, and finished goods.
- Execute purchase orders according to the supply plan and respond to planning signals generated by the ERP system.
- Manage safety stock requirements and validate material availability based on inventory levels, consumption rates, purchase orders, and scheduled deliveries.
- Lead supplier interactions to adjust requirements, resolve supply issues, and escalate material shortages when needed.
- Conduct weekly and monthly supplier reviews to monitor performance, align expectations, and drive recovery plans when required.
- Track and report key performance indicators, including on-time and in-full delivery, lead time compliance, inventory levels, purchase order accuracy, and supplier performance metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers and internal stakeholders while ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
What You Will Need
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Purchasing, Procurement, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or equivalent.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint and Word.
- Regular collaboration with global suppliers and cross-functional teams (3- years of experiences)
- Requires participation in supplier and stakeholder meetings across different time zones (3- years of experiences)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in the medical device industry or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience using Power BI for reporting and data analysis.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost reduction methodologies.
At Stryker, we value individuals who take ownership, focus on execution, and continuously improve processes. If you are motivated by data-driven decision-making, supplier collaboration, and supply chain excellence, we encourage you to apply.
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