Lead Buyer

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.

Position Summary

The Lead Buyer is responsible for leading the purchase of assigned commodities to meet production needs and internal specifications. Knowledge of all roles supporting. Commodities include those of a complex nature including the type of commodity and/or volume. The Lead Buyer will lead negotiations with 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. The Lead Buyer will provide input on performance for Buyers and will fill-in for the supervisor when absent or unavailable.

What You'll do as a Lead Buyer

• Identify prospective suppliers and analyse 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.
• Analyse 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.

The Experience, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related discipline. 
• Plus 5 years of experience in manufacturing, inventory control, warehouse management, or related field. 
  
  • OR High School Diploma/GED
  • Plus 16 years of experience in procurement. 

 

Preferred

• Experience in Lean manufacturing environment.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in MRP system environment.
• Experience in coordinating activities of other team members in various aspects of procurement and sourcing.

What STERIS Offers

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

Pay range for this opportunity is $92,650.00 - $114,450.00. This position is eligible for bonus participation.

 

Minimum pay rates offered will comply with county/city minimums, if higher than range listed.  Pay rates are based on a number of factors, including but not limited to local labor market costs, years of relevant experience, education, professional certifications, foreign language fluency, etc.

 

STERIS offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits portfolio.  Click here for a complete list of benefits: STERIS Benefits

 

Open until position is filled.

 

STERIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to ensure that persons are recruited, hired, trained, transferred and promoted in all job groups regardless of race, color, religion, age, disability, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We are not only committed to this policy by our status as a federal government contractor, but also we are strongly bound by the principle of equal employment opportunity.