Benefits:
- Gym Access
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
We're Hiring: Buyer
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for sourcing high-quality materials?
Join our team as a Buyer, where you’ll play a key role in sourcing and
replenishing cost-effective, quality chemicals and componentry. You'll help
ensure our corporate customer fill rate objectives are met while maintaining our
high standards in supplier selection and operational excellence. If you’re
detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from
you!
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Works closely with Product Development and R&D teams in sourcing chemicals,
fragrances, aerosols and components.
- Ensures timely follow up both internally and externally to ensure adequate
material is sourced at the best price meeting all quality requirements.
- Works closely with Production, Engineering and Maintenance to identify
sourcing opportunities for commonly used items and services.
- Generates Purchase Orders and ensure adequate follow up and updating of ETA’s
in Syspro.
- Coordinates activities related to product samples requests, both for new
product development and execution of other Strategic Sourcing initiatives.
- Seeks various opportunities to reduce TCO (total cost of ownership), either
by renegotiating unit price, MOQ or improving cost in use.
- Communicates and coordinates between various departments to discuss new raw
materials requirements for new product launches.
- Mitigate or minimize excess and obsolescence through effective purchases and
management of inventory.
- Engages in daily and weekly team meetings to communicate on material status
to mitigate risks to production.
- Coordinates with suppliers, internal departments and support staff to achieve
team and Company goals and timelines.
- Achieves established goals as outlined by department leader.
- In coordination with R&D and Regulatory departments, ensure compliance with
existing and prospective vendors.
- Act as a backfill for other members on the team.
- Other duties/projects as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required
- University degree in a related field required
- Experience working with ERP, MRP, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems
to support procurement and inventory processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel
- Excellent negotiation and time management skills with a proven ability to
manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Prior experience with liquid fill componentry preferred
- Background in the pharmaceutical industry considered an asset
- Specialized training or regulatory certifications considered an asset
- SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation considered an asset
