Buyer, Global Procurement Center

Job in Corbin, Whitley County, Kentucky, 40701, USA

Listing for: Stryker

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01

Job specializations:

Supply Chain/Logistics
Procurement / Purchasing, Logistics Coordination, Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade

Purchasing Operations Manager

This role supports daily purchasing operations to ensure material availability aligned with business demand. You will manage supplier communications, execute purchase orders, and maintain accurate system data to support planning and production processes. The position works closely with supply planning, production scheduling, and sourcing teams.

What you will do

Execute purchasing transactions for assigned materials to ensure availability aligned with supply plans

Place and manage purchase orders according to predefined agreements, quantities, and timelines

Maintain accurate master data, including supplier lead times, product details, and replenishment parameters

Communicate forecast and demand changes to suppliers on a regular cadence

Monitor supplier performance using standard metrics such as on-time delivery and lead time adherence

Serve as primary contact for suppliers to adjust short-term requirements and resolve delivery issues

Prepare weekly reports on purchasing activities, supply risks, and performance tracking

Support continuous improvement initiatives within purchasing processes and supplier interactions

What you will need

Required qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
Minimum 3 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, purchasing, or manufacturing
Proficiency in written and spoken English

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JDE, AS400)
Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) processes
Experience working with supplier performance metrics
Advanced Excel or data analysis skills

Travel Percentage: 20%