Lead Buyer and Planner

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 Lead Buyer & Planner is responsible for leading the purchase of assigned commodities to meet production needs and internal specifications. Commodities include those of a complex nature including the type of commodity and/or volume. The Lead Buyer & Planner will lead negotiations with and manage relationships with suppliers, will manage the purchasing cycle, including requisitions, purchase orders, will monitor supplier performance, recommend improvements, and address supplier quality issues related to supplier product. You will provide input on performance for junior level Buyers and will fill-in for the supervisor when absent or unavailable.

Duties

• Source and secure quotes from qualified suppliers of assigned materials to obtain most favorable prices, and products/services consistent with quality requirements.  Source and identify prospective suppliers, analyze and determine capabilities.
• Purchase product to support Materials Planning, Manufactured Products, and Non-Inventory requirements. Works with strategic sourcing to provide input for and  implement enterprise wide sourcing programs, where applicable.
• Works directly with and closely coordinates with requisitioners including  technical stakeholders and and/or varying departments to ensure understanding of product prior to order placement.
• Identify opportunities for, lead, develop, and implement continuous improvement activities to impact overall purchasing department's quality, cost, and delivery initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and maintain standard work documentation and other Lean procedures to ensure compliance.
• Prepare purchase orders, verifying specifications and price. Monitor item deliveries and expedite orders as needed Verify receipt of items; resolve any shipping errors with suppliers as needed. Distribute purchase orders to suppliers.
• Keep abreast of current market trends and developments within area of responsibility to take advantage of all opportunities offered to improve quality of service.  Report relevant market changes to management.  Maintain a flow of information to departments on available goods and services as well as price and delivery trends.  Obtain recommendations from suppliers for alternate sources when applicable.
• Lead negotiations with vendors on pricing, delivery, service and quality as required and within limitations imposed by purchasing procedures.
• Analyze suppliers for financial health and stability of the Company.  Utilize Qualitative and Quantitative measurement of the suppliers that STERIS engages to build and support the products and services brought to market.
• Reconcile Problem Packing Slips / Bills of Lading / Certificate of Conformance or Analysis and facilitate the return of rejected material.

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Required Experience

• Bachelor's Degree plus five to seven (5-7) years of experience in procurement/sourcing/materials management. 
  • High School Diploma or GED plus thirteen (13) years of experience in procurement/sourcing/materials management. 
• Experience training others in various aspects of procurement and sourcing. 
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Direct hands on experience in an MRP system environment.

Preferred Experience

• Professional certification (SPM, CPIM, CSCP). 
• Three (3) years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment. 

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Strong negotiation skills: ability to reach agreement while avoiding conflict/dispute. Able to achieve favorable outcome for STERIS.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Work Schedule

• This is a hybrid schedule opportunity based in Mentor, OH. 
• The schedule is: 3 days/week onsite, 2 days/week remote.

 

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 Oppor