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Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
- MPS / MRP Planning , Materials Managementand Purchasing - requisition to pay process
- Manage inventory to maintain appropriate stocking levels to accommodate both short and long lead-time materials to meet forecast, operational demands and customer sales orders
- Negotiation and create contracts in cooperation with internal business partners, to produce favorable terms and conditions
- Timely resolution of supplier related service and quality issues
- Ensure accuracy and compliance of supplier related data in an Oracle ERP system
- Develop and manage RFx activities in coordination with business partners to drive measurable savings, quality and Environment, Health & Safetyresults
- Identify and implement business process standards as well as optimize of existing business systems
Additional Requirements
- Preference given to candidates with Oracle ERP Requisition to Pay and Planning experience
- Occasional business travel maybe required to Sotera Health’s head office and supplier sites
Our Values
The successful candidate will exhibit uncompromising integrity and commitment to upholding corporate values.
Customer Focus – We are driven to fulfill our customers’ needs with the highest quality and care
People – We value our people who are part of a global team that is diverse, respectful, passionate and collaborative
Integrity – We are honest, reliable and accountable in everything we do
Safety – We are uncompromising in our commitment to health and well-being
Excellence – We exceed the expectations of our stakeholders and continue to improve and innovate in everything we do
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
- Normally a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline
- 10 years of experience in MPS / MRP Planning, Materials Management, Sourcing, Supply Chain Management
- Must have a general working knowledge of engineering, particularly mechanical & electrical and the ability to read and understand technical drawings to assess requirements and sourcing strategies
- Must have a good technical knowledge of production and manufacturing processes
- Experience with direct and indirect sourcing and category management
- Completed or working towards a Supply Chain Canada SCMP and/or a APICS CSCP designation
Skills and Competencies
- Strong planning skills within a MPS / MRP systems utilizing, BOM’s, WIP, routings, and work orders to perform various materials management functions and associated Requisition to Pay process
- Good working knowledge of and experience in developing sourcing strategies, drafting contracts, and negotiations
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple key activities
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Experience working with engineering, quality, logistics and Environment, Health & Safety groups
- Computer software proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Comfortable working in a highly regulated process oriented work environments
- Drive to continuously learn, challenge the status quo and collaboratively implement change