Buyer-Planner

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

The Buyer & Planner is responsible for master scheduling and buying of parts and supply planning of assigned products. You will own purchase orders to meet Customer delivery requirements and when necessary, expedite product to maintain the ultimate level of customer service.

Duties

• Identify prospective suppliers, analyze and determine capabilities.
• Release & monitor purchase orders to suppliers in order to maintain material flow. Expedite where needed.
• Release Work Orders for Kitted items
• Prepare and maintain forecasting for the parts he / she is responsible for
• Collaborate with Accounts Payables and receiving on Supplier Invoice Management and inventory control processes

Duties - cont'd

• Support STERIS new product initiatives including making supplier recommendations, coordinating supplier selection on new products and participate on new product development teams as required.
• Supplier performance management to Department and Supplier facing KPls (OTO, Quality, Price, DPO, etc).
• Work to Manage Supplier relationships in line with STERIS Values and Business Priorities.
• Ensure all Supplier facing legal documents are up-to-date and compliant.
• Optimize Replenishment methods, Supplier Lead times and box sizes of material to optimize inventory levels and Customer Delivery.

Bachelor’s degree

Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience in procurement.

Advanced experience in Microsoft Excel.

Knowledge of material requirements planning (MRP) and Master Planning.

Confident use of the English language, both written and spoken