At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.

Position Summary

The Buyer & Planner is responsible for master scheduling and buying of parts and supply planning of assigned products. You will own purchase orders to meet Customer delivery requirements and when necessary, expedite product to maintain the ultimate level of customer service.

Duties

Identify prospective suppliers, analyze and determine capabilities.
Release & monitor purchase orders to suppliers in order to maintain material flow. Expedite where needed.
Collaborate with AP and receiving on Supplier Invoice Management and inventory control processes.
Works with Supply Chain Manager to develop short and long term purchase plans for materials and services in area of responsibility.
Engage in negotiations with vendors on pricing, delivery, service, payment terms and quality as required and within limitations imposed by purchasing procedures.
Analyze suppliers for financial health and stability of the Company. Monitor overall Supplier Risk profiles and changes to risk volatility.
Support STERIS new product initiatives including making supplier recommendations, coordinating supplier selection on new products and participate on new product development teams as required.
Supplier performance management to Department and Supplier facing KPIs (OTD, Quality, Price, DPO, etc).
Work to Manage Supplier relationships in line with STERIS Values and Business Priorities.
Ensure all Supplier facing legal documents are up-to-date and compliant.
Optimize Replenishment methods, Supplier Lead times and box sizes of material to optimize inventory levels and Customer Delivery.
Leverage and update ERP systems to ensure Supplier and Item information, such as lead time, is maintained and accurate.
Work to purchase materials at the best total landed cost for STERIS, understanding all aspects of the inbound material cost to acquire.
Basic Microsoft knowledge (Excel).
Develop procedures to resolve trending errors thereby preventing recurrences.
Identify opportunities for, develop, and implement continuous improvement activities internally and with Suppliers to impact overall purchasing department's quality, cost, and delivery initiatives, Update Departmental standard work as needed.

Required Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, or related field.
Three (3) years of experience in procurement.
- OR High School Diploma/GED
- plus Thirteen (13) years of planning/supply chain experience in lieu of Bachelor's Degree.
Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and Master Planning.

Preferred Experience

Oracle experience, preferred.
Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment, preferred.
Certification in related field (APICS) or (CPIM), strongly preferred.

Skills

Analytical Skills
Attention to Detail and Accuracy Skills
Communication Skills
Decision Making
Problem Solving
Continuous Improvement/Innovation
Negotiation Skills

Work Schedule

This is a hybrid schedule opportunity based in Mentor, OH.
The schedule is 3 days/week onsite, 2 days/week remote.
Up to 25% domestic travel.

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STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare, life sciences and dental products and services. STERIS is a $5 billion, publicly traded (NYSE: STE) company with approximately 17,000 associates and Customers in more than 100 countries.

If you need assistance completing the application process, please call 1 (440) 392.7047. This contact information is for accommodation inquiries only and cannot be used to check application status.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and the use of affirmative action programs to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.

The full affirmative action program, absent the data metrics required by § 60-741.44(k), shall be available to all employees and applicants for employment for inspection upon request. The program may be obtained at your location’s HR Office during normal business hours.

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