Lead Analyst, Legal Contracts

Work Flexibility: Remote or Hybrid or Onsite Join Stryker’s Contract Management team and play a key role in supporting business operations through the review, negotiation, and management of procurement agreements. This position partners closely with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and legal professionals to facilitate efficient contracting processes, manage risk, and improve contract management practices across the organization. The role offers broad exposure to manufacturing, service, development, and procurement-related agreements while contributing to process improvements, training initiatives, and contract lifecycle management programs. We have a preference for candidates located in EST What You Will Do Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including equipment purchase agreements, lease agreements, service agreements, development agreements, and statements of work. Advise business partners on contract terms, company policies, business considerations, and contracting processes to support timely decision-making. Identify contractual, financial, and business risks and recommend mitigation strategies, escalating matters for legal review when appropriate. Negotiate contract terms directly with suppliers and third parties while protecting company interests and maintaining productive business relationships. Track contract-related activities, maintain accurate records, and provide status updates to stakeholders to support timely contract execution. Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned contract categories and act as a primary point of contact for contract review requests. Develop and deliver training programs, presentations, and educational content on contract management topics for business audiences, including large group sessions. Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to contract processes, data analytics, automation, templates, and contract lifecycle management systems.

Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree Minimum 4 years of experience in contract management, contract negotiation, procurement, legal operations, supply chain, or a related business discipline. Experience drafting and negotiating procurement contracts and statements of work. Experience working with contract lifecycle management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

8 years of experience in contract management, contract negotiation, procurement, legal operations, or a related business function. Demonstrated experience supporting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including supplier, manufacturing, procurement, service, technology, development, and capital equipment contracts. Proven ability to develop and implement contract templates, playbooks, training materials, and contract lifecycle management processes. Experience leveraging contract data, analytics, process automation, and systems administration to drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Strong experience supporting IT procurement, including software, hardware, SaaS, cloud services, and technology-related agreements. Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally within a complex, matrixed organization and influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions. Experience using Checkbox or similar workflow automation and contract intake solutions to streamline legal and procurement processes.      United States of America Pay Ranges: USN : $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual US5 : $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual US10 : $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual US15 : $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual US20 : $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual US30 : $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.      Travel Percentage: None Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender