Job Description

Works closely with Strykers Indirect Procurement Teams, including both Strykers Indirect Procurement Team and Global Category Managers and Strykers Global Quality and Operations Indirect Procurement Team and other business functions relevant to indirect procurement as an advisor and subject matter expert with regard to legal matters associated with indirect procurement with specific emphasis on: (i) managing review and analysis of strategic and cross-divisional indirect procurement contracts; (ii) assuring compliance with indirect procurement processes and alignment with business objectives, including communication between local and commercial business functions and the Indirect Procurement Teams; (iii) working with business clients and relevant stakeholders on the successful integration of Wright Medical contracts and supplier relationships and advising the business on current Wright Medical contract requirements affecting integration; and (iv) providing valuable and timely advice to relevant stakeholders with regard to buy-side procurement contracting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Serve as strategic business partner and advisor to Indirect Procurement Team and divisional and GQO functional leadership.
* Effectively communicate with leadership at all levels of the organization, bringing in feedback and gaining alignment from a wide range of functions.
* Draft, edit, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents and proactively handle various transactional matters related to all areas of indirect procurement contracting (including master services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, statements of work, contract amendments, and various local terms and conditions of service) in a manner that manages business and legal risk while effectively supporting internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
* Work with GQO Counsel for mergers & acquisitions and business partners to implement and, where necessary, design and develop processes and procedures necessary to successfully integrate Wright Medicals indirect procurement function.
* Provide timely advice and guidance regarding pre-litigation disputes between Stryker and third party indirect suppliers and service providers.
* Exhibit solid negotiation skills, including comfort negotiating contract terms with indirect suppliers and other parties.
* Provide pragmatic and business relevant assessments of legal risk and exhibit ability to effectively communicate legal risk to non-legal professionals.
* Exercise excellent judgment in identifying and escalating issues to management.
* Become proficient in use of the Contract Lifecycle Management software and, if deemed necessary, provide training and guidance to others related to its use and adoption.
* Provide accurate information and research regarding laws and regulations.
* Support the overall objectives of the Indirect Procurement function through specific local guidance, expertise, strategy, and advice.
* Collaborate and communicate with colleagues, management, business partners, and outside counsel.
* Assist on other matters as needed.

Education & Special Trainings:

* Law degree and admission to practice law.

Qualifications & Experience:

* Minimum 4 years applicable professional experience; prior professional experience considered.
* Demonstrates good judgment, proactive approach, professional demeanor, and a sound ethical compass.
* Completes high volume of complex work in a timely and thorough manner with minimal rework.
* Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal instruction and emerging leadership skills, and ability to collaborate with colleagues and business partners effectively in a team.
* Possesses strong analytical and drafting skills.
* Is well-organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing and prioritizing numerous projects and conflicting demands with the discipline to proactively follow-up on matters.
* Demonstrates a commitment to integrity and accountability.
* Possesses communication skills and ability to sufficiently convey basic legal concepts clearly and concisely to non-legal audiences.
* Has the ability to allocate resources effectively.
* Maintains confidential information.
* Demonstrates proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn Stryker-specific systems.

Physical & Mental Requirements:

* Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Generally involves sitting most of the time.
* Must be able to communicate with large groups of people in person and telephonically.
* Must be able to review handwritten and printed materials.
* Ability to use common office equipment (e.g. computer, telephone, calculator, copy machine, etc.).