Job Title: Senior Buyer Req ID: 42877 Job Category: Manufacturing Operations Plymouth, MN, US, 55447 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 The Senior Buyer is responsible for 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 Senior Buyer will handle complex negotiations, will identify, select 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. Duties Study market prices and trends, engineering developments and manufacturing method improvements applicable to assigned responsibilities Identify and track market trends in company\'s industry for competitive analysis. Interview and confer with current and prospective suppliers to determine supply capabilities, transportation logistics, inventory control, and management. Lead overall product strategy development, R&D requirements and manufacturing coordination for new and emerging products as assigned Purchase assigned commodities according to ERP system messages, requisitions and manual form service requisitions / purchase requisitions. Issue purchase orders and change orders for assigned commodities, ensure that proper internal documentation (requisitions / approvals) and external documentation (specifications, drawings) are provided by requestors and to suppliers. Manage the return of discrepant material to supplier for disposition per the Material Reject Record and coordinate with Receiving, Quality and Accounts Payable in resolving any receiving issues for materials. Utilize ERP reports to ensure adequate inventory of purchased material is maintained in order to meet manufacturing requirements. Communicate timely and current information regarding material availability. Duties - cont\'d Develop, maintain, and recommend suppliers to support departmental and corporate Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory objectives. Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, utilize ERP and other systems to monitor and report on supplier performance, coordinate and ensure corrective actions are executed as appropriate. Primary contact with suppliers for assigned commodities. Secure and analyze quotes:select existing and/or source new suppliers, negotiate price, payment terms, and lead time with suppliers to include maintenance of information in appropriate system databases. Conduct negotiations of supply agreements with suppliers. Ability to identify and define problems/issues, collect data; establish and draw valid conclusions. Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement concepts. Occasional travel required to resolve supplier issues and develop new sources. #LI-BB1 Required Experience Bachelor\'s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or similar. 7-9 years of progressive experience in procurement/sourcing/materials management. OR High School Diploma PLUS 16 years of progressive experience in procurement/sourcing/materials management. Experience in coordinating activities of other team members in various aspects of procurement or sourcing. Experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Proficient with Microsoft Office products. Familiarity with ISO, FDA, and GMP requirements. Experience negotiating supplier contracts and executing cost savings projects. Preferred Experience Professional Certification (SPM, CPIM, CSCP), preferred. Experience in lean manufacturing environment, preferred. SAP experience, preferred. Work Schedule This is a hybrid schedule opportunity based in Plymouth, MN. The schedule is 3 days/week onsite, 2 days/week remote. STERIS is a leading global provi er 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 . 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. Req ID: 42877 Job Category: Manufacturing Operations Plymouth, MN, US, 55447 Nearest Major Market: Minneapolis Job Segment: ERP, Logistics, Infection Control, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, Technology, Operations, Healthcare, Finance STERIS Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
