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Steris Buyer I Job Details | Steris Corporation in United States
Buyer I
Req ID: 44257
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Montgomery, AL, US, 36109
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 Buyer I is responsible for assigned commodities to manage the supplier base and products purchased from outside sources to conform to STERIS’s engineering documents, policies, procedure, work instructions, and ISO/GMP requirements. The buyer’s responsibilities do not vary in the scope or function but in the authorization levels and strategic commodity duties assigned.
Duties
Secures quotes from qualified suppliers of assigned materials to obtain most favorable prices and services consistent with quality requirements.
Purchases product to support Manufactured Products and non inventory requirements.
Expedites purchase orders in order to maintain material flow and provide customer requests.
Maintains appropriate purchasing files as required.
Plans and negotiates long-term contracts with favorable impact on inventory goals, quality, continuity of supply and corporate cost objectives.
Negotiates and facilitate the return of rejected and obsolete material.
Reconciles Accounts Payable discrepancies.
Analyzes suppliers for financial health and stability of the Company. Assists quality department in assessing the supplier’s ability to meet STERIS quality requirements.
Manages commodity to meet strategic position of the company. Selects and maintain suppliers to support manufacturing and corporate procurement requirements.
Duties continued
Selects and maintains suppliers to support manufacturing and corporate procurement requirements.
Works with Quality Control for inventory items and the requisitioners for non-inventory items to assure that the supplier fully understands the quality requirements of the purchase.
Participates in any quality audits of assigned supplier and maintains records, which will allow STERIS to evaluate supplier performance.
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Required Experience
Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum of one (1) to (3) years experience in purchasing, quality control, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, or industrial engineering.
Experience preferred but not required if Degree is in Supply Chain Management.
Possess strong negotiating skills.
Capable of reading and interpreting blueprints.
Preferred Experience
- CPM or CPIM preferred.
Work Schedule
This is a hybrid schedule position based in Montgomery, AL.
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.
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Req ID: 44257
Job Category: Manufacturing Operations
Montgomery, AL, US, 36109
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