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Form of workWe are a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. We are driven by our mission: Safeguarding Global Health. We provide end-to-end sterilization as well as microbiological and analytical lab testing and advisory services to help ensure that medical, pharmaceutical and food products are safe for healthcare practitioners, patients and consumers in the United States and around the world. Our customers include more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and eight of the top ten global pharmaceutical companies (based on revenue). Our services are an essential aspect of our customers' manufacturing process and Supply Chains, helping to ensure sterilized medical products reach healthcare practitioners and patients. Most of these services are necessary for our customers to satisfy applicable government requirements. We give our customers confidence that their products meet regulatory, safety and effectiveness requirements. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry-recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year. Across our 63 facilities worldwide, we have nearly 2,900 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries.
Over the past several years, Sotera Health has built a corporate team to support the various business units and to continue to execute the strategic expansion of the Company through organic growth, partnerships and acquisitions. The senior leadership team has established corporate headquarters in Broadview Heights, Ohio.
Overview
Strategic sourcing is responsible for analyzing spend and developing & executing strategies to source direct and indirect goods and services. Strategic sourcing supports global business units, stakeholders, and initiatives through analysis and evaluation of suppliers, category landscapes, Supply Chain, value, and compliance.
Primary Responsibilities
- Build in-depth knowledge of assigned categories and develop category sourcing strategies.
- Achieve cost savings targets and supplier performance goals.
- Analyze historical spend to proactively identify sourcing opportunities to improve cost, working capital, and payment terms.
- Identify and implement business process standards and optimize use of existing business systems.
- Provide supplier relationship management and monitor contract compliance.
- Develop relationships with key suppliers to service multiple sites and businesses.
- Develop and manage Request for Proposal, Quote, or Information (RFx) activities with business partners to drive savings.
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions in cooperation with business partners.
- Support vendor onboarding
- Place and track Purchase Orders as needed.
- Timely resolution of supplier related service issues.
- Ensure accuracy of supplier related data in business systems.
- Champion purchasing discipline and compliance with internal stakeholders.
Experience Requirements (Skills, Knowledge and Abilities)
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Procurement, or Supply Chain or equivalent experience in a related field
- 2+ years of experience in Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Procurement preferred.
- Ability to establish and build strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities.
- Basic negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Drive to challenge the status quo and collaboratively implement change.
- Strong analytical skills (especially MS Excel formulas, pivot tables) and presentation development (especially in MS PowerPoint)
Education/License/Technical Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of experience in Sourcing/Supply Chain/Procurement or Corporate Financial Planning
Expectations
- Individual contributor who can work independently from general guidance.
- May support development of less-experienced team members.
- Ability to generate innovative solutions to achieve organizational goals.
- Complete complex and large-scope projects
Preferred Location(s)
Broadview Heights, OH or Oakbrook, IL
Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. With our industry recognized expertise we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients around the world every year. Across our 48 global facilities, we offer our customers a complete range of sterilization services, primarily using the three major technologies: gamma irradiation, ethylene oxide processing and electron beam irradiation. We are committed to addressing the growing need for sterilization across the world and partnering with our customers to eliminate threats to human health. Learn more about Sterigenics at www.sterigenics.com
Safeguarding Global Health - with every product we sterilize.
