Throughout the placement, you will be an integral part of Stryker’s 2025 Cooperative cohort. Tasks and responsibilities may include: 

• Together, with your Stryker team leader and college supervisor, identify a Supply Planning project along with project objectives, scope, success factors, milestones and evaluation  

• Supporting cross functional teams to develop best in class strategic sourcing strategies for assigned suppliers and/or commodities in support of business objectives 

• Supporting the implementation of supplier and/or commodity strategy which will include spend/supply assessments, consolidation strategy, sourcing selection, financial and make v’s buy analyses 

• Represent the ‘voice of the supplier’ in the organization                                

• Collaborate with key stakeholders on contract strategy for suppliers and create, negotiate, monitor and enforce when applicable  

• Develop strong relationships with key suppliers as well as other disciplines within the businesses 

• Participate in new product launches; lead supplier selection, requests for quotes and insurance that suppliers are clear on product launch deliverables; collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful launch                                                  

• Responsible for assuring cost standards are established for annual operating budgets 

• Ensures compliance with the Quality, Safety and 5S Systems. 

What you will need: 

• Currently completing an Irish or Northern Irish university qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Business or other related courses 

• Honesty and integrity; must comply with the quality system, regulations, and company policies 

• Self-motivated, flexible, and hardworking - enjoys working in a dynamic, fast and results orientated environment 

• Reliable, dependable, and punctual 

• Organised, focused, and capable of multi-tasking 

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Good verbal and written communication skills 

• Basic level of PC skills required 

• Is a team player and capable of working as part of a multi-disciplined team 

To be eligible: 

• Enrolled at an Irish or Northern Irish university for the duration of the cooperative placement 

• Available for either 6, 9 or 12 months – exact duration and start date to be discussed with your Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Stryker  

Next steps: 

• Once you have applied to one of our co-op opportunities, our dedicated University Recruiting Business Partners will take some time to look through your application and ensure you meet the criteria in relation to the specific position. 

• If you are successful, they will reach out to you to schedule a 15-minute Microsoft Teams video call to learn more about you and what you are interested. This step will happen approximately end of August – September. 

• Should all requirements be met, and you are happy to proceed, in September, successful candidates will be invited to a final round business interview with the hiring team. Your University Recruiting Business Partner will ensure you are fully equipped for this once reaching this step in the process. 

• If successful through the final round business interview, we aim to move to offer stage between September – November.  

• Please note, individual recruitment timelines may vary – please keep in contact with your University Recruiting Business Partner and your university placement coordinator for specific timelines and updates.