Supply Chain Co-Op: Sourcing, Launch & Strategy

Stryker Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & vacation entitlement

Flexible working hours

Sports & Social clubs; ERGs

Job summary

Stryker Group in Cork, Ireland is offering a placement within its 2027 Cooperative cohort. You will work with a team to identify a Supply Planning project, define milestones and evaluate success, while supporting cross-functional teams to craft sourcing strategies for key suppliers and commodities.

You will help implement supplier strategies, conduct spend and make/buy analyses, and represent the voice of the supplier across the organization.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Irish or Northern Irish university course in Supply Chain, Operations, BIS or related fields.
• Honesty and integrity; comply with quality systems and policies.
• Self-motivated, flexible and hardworking in a dynamic environment.
• Reliable, punctual and able to multi-task.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication; basic PC skills.
• Team player able to work in a multi-disciplined team.
• Available for 6, 9 or 12 months; duration discussed with Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Identify a Supply Planning project with objectives, scope, milestones and evaluation.
• Support cross-functional teams to develop best-in-class sourcing strategies.
• Support supplier strategy including spend, consolidation and make vs buy analyses.
• Represent the voice of the supplier in the organization.
• Collaborate on contract strategy for suppliers; create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable.
• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers and other disciplines.
• Participate in new product launches; lead supplier selection and RFQ processes.
• Ensure cost standards are established for annual operating budgets.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Safety and 5S Systems.

Skills

Supply Planning

Cross-functional

Sourcing strategy

Contract strategy

Cost standards

Quality & Safety

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team player

Multi-tasking

Education

Supply Chain/Operations/BIS degree

Job description

Stryker Group in Cork, Ireland is offering a placement within its 2027 Cooperative cohort. You will work with a team to identify a Supply Planning project, define milestones and evaluate success, while supporting cross-functional teams to craft sourcing strategies for key suppliers and commodities.

You will help implement supplier strategies, conduct spend and make/buy analyses, and represent the voice of the supplier across the organization.