At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. This position is responsible for driving supply chain cost effectiveness and performance improvement with suppliers, while minimizing supplier risks for assigned categories.
Requirements
- Provide sourcing support to Marketing / R&D / Finance / Service / Quality in all stages of new product development in accordance with STERIS’ NPD process;
- Develop and maintain expertise in the supply base’s contemporary technology that can be utilized to upgrade existing products and designed into new products;
- Lead the identification of key supplier/ partners to strategically source. Work with cross-functional team to align key strategic suppliers and capabilities with new product development needs;
- Support negotiations and issue contracts/agreements in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations within the guidelines of STERIS Policies and Procedures.
- Negotiate, structure and secure agreements with selected suppliers;
- Establish strong relationships with key suppliers through tracking of key Metrics and establish collaborative environment to optimize supplier performance and innovation, monitor Supplier performance and take actions for necessary improvements;
- Support all necessary supplier audits including commercial, financial, and technical to ensure that STERIS maintains and continues to develop a robust and capable supply base;
- Support Dual / multiple Sourcing efforts for assigned categories at the lowest total acquisition cost and lead or support teams to achieve identified targets;
- Work cross functionally with quality and purchasing partners to improve Quality, Delivery and cost performance for assigned categories;
- Increase knowledge in lean manufacturing concepts and apply lean replenishment techniques as well as general continuous improvement opportunities to improve supplier performance in targeted areas;
- Provide regular updates and reports to manager and purchasing staff on cost improvements and new product development programs;
- Support manufacturing activities by placing purchase orders and expediting to meet build requirements;
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
