• Detail-oriented process improvers. Critical thinkers who naturally see opportunities to develop and optimize work processes – finding ways to simplify, standardize and automate
• Data translators. Highly effective communicators who can transform data findings into recommendations to compose reports and executive level presentations..
• Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.

The Pricing Disputes Analyst is responsible for the SAP price dispute cases for all Business Units who are utilizing SAP where customers dispute their invoice price.  This will require a strong understanding of internal systems and activation processes to be able to investigate and resolve the request, which could involve contract activations. 

• Support of Customer Solutions team members throughout the price dispute review process
• Collect and analyze data utilizing Stryker's systems and databases.
• Provide analysis of price dispute information to include volume, root cause, and approved/denied $ volume as needed by our internal customers.
• Commercially reasonable efforts to ensure a target of 90% of cases completed within the required 30-day SLA per Costa Rica Finance.
• Provide expedited support and guidance on escalations and those requests that become urgent for our customers.
• Provide training and guidance to internal business partners on process and systems.
• Learn, employ, and champion Stryker best practices and processes
• Support contract audit request with documentation as required by internal audit team
• Continuously review internal processes and technology to identify improvement opportunities and develop implementable strategies targeted to improve effectiveness and efficiency
• Manage relationships with peers in internal client organizations (Contracting, Costa Rica Finance, EAM, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or other related field required or 6+ years of applicable experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 1+ years of professional experience required.
• Experience in the medical devices and technology industry and commitment, compliance, & administration functional area preferred.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management, Accounts Receivable process, and ERPs (SAP) preferred.
• Excel experience preferred

$58,700 - $118,600 salary plus bonus eligible + Benefits (Health, Vision, Dental, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Program, Employee Stock Purchase Program). This information reflects the anticipated salary range for this position based on current national data. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.