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STERIS · 2 days ago

Sourcing Specialist

Mentor, OH

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$95K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

STERIS is a company focused on supply chain effectiveness and supplier performance improvement. The Sourcing Specialist will drive strategic relationships with suppliers and support global sourcing efforts, ensuring supply continuity and value delivery.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device

Responsibilities

Provide sourcing support to Marketing / R&D / Finance / Service / Quality in all stages of new product development in accordance with STERIS’ NPD process

Develop and maintain expertise in the supply base’s contemporary technology that can be utilized to upgrade existing products and designed into new products

Work with Operations and site teams to source commodities and work with Corporate and site teams on projects in site or across multiple sites

Develop cross-functional short and long term strategies to source assigned commodity to drive maximum value while ensuring supply continuity

Lead the identification of key supplier/ partners to strategically source

Work with cross-functional team to align key strategic suppliers and capabilities with new product development needs

Conduct negotiations and issue contracts/agreements in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations within the guidelines of STERIS Policies and Procedures

Negotiate, structure and secure agreements with selected suppliers

Establish strong relationships with key suppliers through tracking of key Metrics and establish collaborative environment to optimize supplier performance and innovation, monitor Supplier performance and take actions for necessary improvements

Lead and/or organize all necessary supplier audits including commercial, financial, and technical to ensure that STERIS maintains and continues to develop a robust and capable supply base

Support Dual / multiple Sourcing efforts for assigned categories at the lowest total acquisition cost and lead or support teams to achieve identified targets

Work cross functionally with quality and purchasing partners to improve Quality, Delivery and cost performance for assigned categories

Increase knowledge in lean manufacturing concepts and apply lean replenishment techniques as well as general continuous improvement opportunities to improve supplier performance in targeted areas

Provide regular updates and reports to manager and purchasing staff on cost improvements and new product development programs

In addition to the above, Sourcing Specialist will be required to support manufacturing activities by placing purchase orders and expediting to meet build requirements

Carry out duties in an ethical, legal and professional manner that contributes to both our internal and external Customers’ satisfaction

Qualification

Sourcing experienceContract negotiationsCommodity managementMS Office proficiencyProject managementCommunicationProblem solvingOrganizational skillsNegotiation skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's Degree, required

Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in Purchasing / Sourcing, or other business experience requiring strong negotiating skills

Experience in all aspects of sourcing including contract negotiations, commodity based materials management, project management, and commercial analysis

Excellent knowledge of MS Office applications like Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management tools

Preferred

Regulated business environment experience, preferred

A broad knowledge of multiple direct material commodities, preferred

Benefits

Market Competitive Pay.

Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) 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 educations programs.

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

Company

STERIS

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STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers.

Founded in 1985

Mentor, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees