Senior Analyst, Indirect Procurement

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Germany.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with Commercial EMEA and LatAm spend owners, manufacturing locations, and Finance to enhance cost efficiency and service quality across Indirect Procurement categories.

• Assist in global Indirect Procurement initiatives in EMEA and LatAm for Global Category Managers.

• Lead and manage Pan-European savings initiatives in Commercial Europe exceeding 100K.

• Provide support and direction for local savings initiatives by country and category.

• Aid local buyers in negotiating contracts with suppliers for spends between 10–100K.

• Coordinate with Global Category Leads to integrate additional European requirements into global tenders.

• Mitigate risks and ensure supply security for contracted goods and services.

• Streamline the supplier landscape by reducing the number of suppliers and utilizing preferred, contracted, local, outsourcing, and spot-buying vendors.

• Direct spending towards negotiated rate cards and contracted suppliers.

• Effectively communicate and present information to colleagues and suppliers.

• Create and evaluate presentation materials.

• Travel is expected to be approximately 20%.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree and/or Certified Purchasing Manager (or equivalent qualification).

• Strong understanding of financial and strategic analysis.

• Proficient negotiation skills.

• Experience and capability in project management.

• Preferred knowledge of procurement / strategic commodity management.

• Proficiency in English and German is essential; Spanish is a plus.

• Over 5 years of relevant experience in various direct or indirect procurement categories within an international context.

• Desired certifications or training in Sourcing/Supply Chain.

• Background in commodity analysis, supplier management, and project management roles.

• Expertise in developing, negotiating, and executing commercial contracts, including supply and service agreements.

• Experience in building strong relationships with multiple stakeholders to achieve results.

• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Experience in a med-tech or fast-growing setting is advantageous.

• Must be adept at communicating and presenting to groups of colleagues or suppliers.

• Ability to develop and assess presentation materials.

• Competence in telephonic or online communication.

• Proficiency in using common business tools such as Power BI or the Microsoft Suite of products.

• Active listening and speaking skills when interacting with suppliers.

• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for remote work through a flexible working hours model.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Potential for incentive compensation, such as bonuses and/or commissions where applicable.

• Flexible working hours.

• Living near a Stryker location is advantageous for fostering sustainable relationships and maintaining personal contact with colleagues and stakeholders.