Buyer I

Position Summary

The Buyer I is responsible to identify and select suppliers, negotiate prices and terms with and establish and manage relationships with designated suppliers, will manage the purchasing cycle and will address supplier quality issues related to supplier product.

This role requires onsite work 3 days per week at our Plymouth, MN office. This role is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship or H1B Transfer. Employment authorization requiring OPT is not supported for this position.

What You'll Do as a Buyer I

Identify and select suppliers.

Establish and manage relationships with designated suppliers.

Engage in negotiations with vendors on pricing, delivery, service, payment terms, and quality.

Monitor overall supplier risk profiles and changes.

Release and monitor purchase orders to maintain material flow.

Expedite orders when needed.

Collaborate with AP and receiving on supplier invoice management and inventory control processes.

Leverage and update ERP systems for accurate supplier and item information.

Optimize replenishment methods, supplier lead times, and material box sizes.

Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Implement continuous improvement activities internally and with suppliers.

Ensure all supplier-facing legal documents are up to date and compliant.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in supply chain or related field.
• Plus 1 year of related experience (could include internships/co-ops or significant project work related to Supply Chain).
• OR High School Diploma/GED.
• Plus 9 years of supply chain experience.

Preferred

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Experience in MRP system environment.

Other

• Experience in Microsoft Excel.

What STERIS Offers

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

Here is just a brief overview of what we offer:

• 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.

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

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Pay range for this opportunity is $63,750.00 - $78,750.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed. Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.

Open until position is filled.

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity 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.