Buyer, IBP
Stryker Ireland, Ltd.
Apply to this jobThe Buyer, IBP is responsible for executing procurement activities to ensure timely availability of materials, services, and products while supporting quality, supplier performance, and operational efficiency. The role works closely with planning, supply chain, and suppliers to ensure business continuity.
What You Will Do
Procurement Execution
Create and manage purchase orders in line with demand and supply plans
Ensure timely procurement of materials to meet production / customer requirements
Monitor order confirmations, delivery schedules, and shipment tracking
Supplier Management
Maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliability and performance
Track supplier KPIs such as on-time delivery, lead time adherence, and quality
Resolve supply issues, delays, and escalations proactively
Inventory & Planning Alignment
Collaborate with commercial and operations team to align procurement plans
Monitor inventory health and Purchase order aging to avoid excess and shortages
Support inventory optimization and working capital targets
Data & Process Management
Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and controls
Analyze procurement data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
What You Will Need
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in Purchasing, Supply Planning.
- English language proficiency.
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience in supplier relationship management.
Preferred
- Knowledge of Power BI.
- Previous experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices).
- Knowledge of continuous improvement and cost‑reduction methodologies.
Poland Pay Ranges:
- Poland: zł101.300 - zł169.000 PLN Annual
At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.
If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Travel Percentage: 20%
Summary
Manage procurement activities, supplier relations, and inventory planning for production needs.
Job title
Buyer, IBP
Experience level
3+ years
Minimum experience
3+ years exp
Industry
healthcare
Location requirements
hybrid work in Warsaw, Poland, remote not allowed
Salary
$101k–$169k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Warsaw, Poland