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