Buyer & Planner

STERIS IMS; Mentor (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Buyer & Planner to oversee master scheduling and procurement processes. This hybrid role requires a strong background in supply chain management and procurement, focusing on optimizing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery of materials. You will engage in negotiations, analyze supplier performance, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. Join a company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, extensive paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare and life sciences, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Market Competitive Pay

Extensive Paid Time Off

Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Additional add-on benefits like Pet Insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement or 13 years in planning/supply chain.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and MRP/planning experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase orders to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams for inventory control.
• Analyze supplier capabilities and negotiate terms.

Skills

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Negotiation

Microsoft Excel

Supplier Risk Management

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain

High School Diploma/GED with extensive experience

Tools

Oracle

ERP Systems

Job description

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

TheBuyer & 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.

This is a hybrid role with the requirement of working onsite at our Mentor, OH facility 3 days per week. Relocation assistance is provided.

What You'll do as a Buyer/Planner

• 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 KPls (OTO, 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.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required

• 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 experience in planning/supply chain.
• Two (2) years of experience in MRP/planning.
• Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred

• Oracle experience, preferred.
• Experience working in a lean manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Professional certification (APICS or CPIM), strongly preferred.

Other

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

What STERIS Offers

We value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and financial future.

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• Market Competitive Pay.

• Extensive Paid Time Off and 9 added Holidays.

• Excellent Healthcare, Dental, and Vision benefits.

• Long/Short Term Disability coverage.

• 401(k) with a company match.

• Maternity & Paternity Leave.

• Additional add-on benefits/discounts for programs such as Pet Insurance.

• Tuition Reimbursement and continued education programs.

• Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long-term career.

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STERIS does not accept unsolicited resumes/CV’s from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

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.

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