Buyer & Planner

STERIS is a company dedicated to creating a healthier and safer world through innovative healthcare and life science solutions. The Buyer/Planner is responsible for managing the supplier base, planning production schedules, and ensuring that supply meets customer demand while adhering to quality requirements. Responsibilities Secures quotes from qualified suppliers of assigned materials to obtain the most favorable prices and services consistent with quality requirements Purchases products to support Manufactured Products and non-inventory requirements Expedited purchase orders to maintain material flow and provide customer requests Maintains appropriate purchasing files as required Plans and negotiates long-term contracts with a favorable impact on inventory goals, quality, continuity of supply, and corporate cost objectives Negotiates and facilitates the return of rejected and obsolete material Reconciles Accounts Payable discrepancies Analyzes suppliers for the financial health and stability of the Company Assists the quality department in assessing the supplier’s ability to meet STERIS quality requirements Manages commodity to meet strategic position of the company 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 Skills Minimum of one (1) to (3) years experience in purchasing, quality control, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, or industrial engineering Experience is preferred but not required if the Degree is in Supply Chain Management Minimum of a high school diploma or GED 1-3 years of supply chain-related experience Familiar with manufacturing practices Possess strong negotiating skills Capable of reading and interpreting blueprint CMP or CPIM preferred Experience in Oracle, MPS, MRS, and CRP 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 Overview STERIS is a leading provider of infection prevention and other procedural products and services, focused primarily on healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical device Customers. It was founded in 1985, and is headquartered in Mentor, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is