Position summaryresponsible for managing the supplier base and products purchased from outside sources to conform to engineering documents, policies, procedures, work instructions, and iso/gmp requirements to meet quality, production, and corporate procurement requirements.responsibilitiessecure quotes from qualified suppliers to obtain most favorable prices and services consistent with quality requirements.purchase products to support materials planning and non‐inventory requirements.expedite purchase orders to maintain material flow and fulfill customer requests.maintain appropriate purchasing files as required.plan and negotiate long‐term contracts with favorable impact on inventory goals, quality, continuity of supply, and corporate cost objectives.negotiate and facilitate return of rejected and obsolete material.reconcile accounts payable discrepancies.analyze suppliers for financial health and stability of the company.assist quality department in assessing suppliers' ability to meet steris quality requirements.manage commodity to meet strategic position of the company.select and maintain suppliers to support manufacturing and corporate procurement requirements.active participation of the safety, continuous improvement, and training initiatives, including a3 certification and projects, stop observations, monthly safety audits, sqdc board maintenance, upgrade and administration of kpi for the area, propose and execute cip (cost improvement projects), maintenance of lsw sheet, upgrade and maintenance of initiatives using dploy system.education & experienceeducation: (not specified)required experience: minimum of 6 to 8 years in purchasing; experience with electrical/electronic equipment purchasing such as machine controls or steel procurement preferable; experience in quality control, engineering, marketing, manufacturing, or industrial engineering; must be able to read and interpret blueprints.preferred experience: high level of integrity; strong interpersonal and communicative skills; strong negotiating skills.steris strives to be an equal opportunity employer.
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