Senior Buyer

The Senior Buyer isresponsibleknowing Buyer II duties and commodities that 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.

This is a hybrid role with the requirement of working onsite at our St Louis MO facility 3 days/week. This role isnoteligible for Visa Sponsorship or H1B Transfer.

• Identify prospective suppliers and analyze capabilities.
• Release and monitor purchase orders to maintain material flow expediting when needed.
• Collaborate with AP and receiving on supplier invoice management and inventory control.
• Develop short and long-term purchase plans.
• Engage in negotiations with vendors on pricing delivery service payment terms and quality.
• Analyze suppliers for financial health and stability.
• Support STERIS new product initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance metrics (OTD Quality Price etc.).
• Maintain supplier relationships in line with STERIS values.
• Ensure compliance with supplier-facing legal documents.
• Optimize replenishment methods supplier lead times and material box sizes.
• Leverage ERP systems for accurate supplier and item information.

Required

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain or related field.
• Plus 5 years of supply chain experience.
  • OR High School Diploma/GED.
  • Plus 13 years of supply chain related experience.
• Experience in MRP System environment.

Preferred

• Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Prior team/lead experience.

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/CVs from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings.

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