Job Title:  Supply Chain Co-op

Position Summary

The Supply Chain co-op will assist sourcing group to purchase commodities to meet production needs as well as special projects to help overall Supply Chain Quality, Costs, and Delivery goals.

Duties

• Purchase product to support Manufactured Products and non-inventory requirements.
• Expedite purchase orders to maintain material flow and provide customer requests.
• Maintain appropriate purchasing files as required.
• Support and implement initiatives with favorable impact on inventory goals, quality, continuity of supply and cost objectives.
• Negotiate and facilitates the return of rejected and/or obsolete material.
• Reconcile Accounts Payable discrepancies.
• Participate/Learn Lean Manufacturing Tools and Principles
• Participate in any quality audits of assigned supplier and maintains records, which will allow STERIS to evaluate supplier performance.

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Required Experience

• Applicant must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 0 - 2 year’s experience in procurement or prior related business experience
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel and other analytical tools, techniques
• Direct hands-on experience in a MRP system environment preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proven analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness
• Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement and quality of work 
• Able to work independently with some instructions/direction
• Self-starter, someone who is proactive and who can lead by example.

Work Schedule

• Must be available to work onsite up to 30 hours per week. Potential for flexible work schedule after sufficient training.
• This position can be based in Mentor OH, Plymouth MN, or Montgomery AL.