At Stryker, purchasing decisions directly impact patient care, operational continuity, and business performance. As a Senior Buyer, you will play a critical role in enabling reliable product availability while balancing cost, risk, and supplier performance. This role offers broad visibility, strong supplier ownership, and meaningful cross‑functional influence in a regulated, fast‑moving environment.

• Manage strategic and tactical purchasing activities for an assigned portfolio to maintain uninterrupted supply of finished goods and materials
• Communicate weekly and daily demand requirements to suppliers and adjust volumes based on updated supply plans
• Place purchase orders in compliance with agreed rules and ensure alignment with supplier agreements
• Execute and communicate safety stock levels for raw materials and finished goods to support service and continuity targets
• Act as primary operational contact for suppliers, resolving availability issues and escalating long‑term supply constraints when required
• Track, analyze, and report supplier performance using standard metrics including on‑time and in‑full delivery, lead time compliance, price variance, and past‑due orders
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier master data, including lead times, minimum order quantities, and replenishment parameters
• Lead supplier-facing and internal continuous improvement initiatives to reduce risk, optimize cost, and improve execution

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in purchasing, procurement, manufacturing, or supply chain operations
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and French

Preferred:

• Experience in supplier relationship management
• Experience working with enterprise resource planning systems
• Experience in a regulated industry such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or aerospace
• Experience applying continuous improvement or cost reduction methodologies

Salary information will be provided during the recruitment process.