As a Supplier Quality Controls Senior Specialist, you will serve as a key role in supporting global supplier quality internal processes, systems, tools, and procedures and the implementation at respective Stryker sites across the globe.  
You will be focused on building quality into the products we sell and driving a culture of continuous improvement to support Stryker’s mission & strategic goals.

• Support the implementation of process improvements to site/division purchasing controls procedures.
• Execute and maintain the electronic systems related to purchasing controls, and support data alignment.  
• Negotiate and execute supplier quality agreements.
• Execute changes to the approved supplier list and maintain supplier files. 
• Support the annual quality performance review of Stryker’s suppliers. 
• Resolve purchasing controls nonconformances (NC) and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Support communication tools to internal customers (site/campus/group level).  
• Support third-party inspection (FDA, Notified Body etc.) and Stryker corporate audits of the quality system.                  
• Influence internal stakeholders and suppliers to align legal and quality requirements.
• Train and mentor less experienced specialists.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a science; engineering or related discipline. 
• 2+ years’ experience in quality, manufacturing, or working in a highly regulated environment.
• Quality management systems experience is crucial. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Critical thinking and strong analytical/ problem solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Self-motivated and can work independently with little supervision needed.
• Ability to navigate through PLM, ERP, Trackwise, and other computer software and systems.
• Experience supporting third-party inspection (FDA, Notified Body, etc.) within the medical device industry. 
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience applying continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledgeable about current regulations, pertinent regulatory guidance, and industry trends.

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.