As a global healthcare company, Fresenius Kabi is Committed to Life . The company’s products, technologies, and services are used for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients. With more than 40,000 employees and present in over 100 countries, Fresenius Kabi’s expansive product portfolio focuses on providing access to high-quality and lifesaving medicines and technologies.

WHAT WE OFFER! Benefits At Fresenius Kabi Canada we foster a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and contribute to meaningful work. We offer unique learning opportunities to grow and build your career. In addition, we value each and every contributor and offer various benefits and rewards (as applicable) including:

• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits that start on your first day of employment
• Company matched RRSP program
• Generous vacation plan with one extra day accrual for each year of service
• Paid float days and paid sick days
• Employee assistance program
• Casual office dress code
• LinkedIn learning subscription
• Employee recognition program
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Join us as a full-time Procurement Specialist! Job Responsibilities

• Places purchase orders using different platforms such as email, fax etc., while ensuring compliance with standard procedures.
• Investigate, analyze and resolve errors or discrepancies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal clients across the organization, responding to inquiries about products, vendors, and market conditions by gathering information from external sources and internal training.
• Identify important strategic vendors and establish processes to build collaborative relationships.
• Foster and maintain effective relationships with vendors to uphold high service standards, maximize the effectiveness of the vendor base, and identify new sources of procurement.
• Create, evaluate, and maintain vendor evaluation tools (scorecards), using findings to improve vendor performance.
• Negotiate and set purchase prices with vendors, and contribute to negotiations with large vendors and contracts.
• Keep timely and accurate records of vendor contracts and quotes in the ERP system.
• Act as the primary contact for vendors on inventory issues, including Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues and implement necessary corrective actions internally.
• Support cost reduction, profit, functional improvement, and inventory optimization.
• Review open purchase order information at scheduled intervals.
• Work to expedite delayed shipments, taking appropriate actions with vendors.
• Develop corrective action plans and notify relevant internal stakeholders.
• Ensure accuracy in and maintain the inventory system. Set up new codes as required per established procedures, making updates to data files including Reorder Points, Quantities, Vendor Part Numbers, and Descriptions, and coordinating Standard Cost updates.
• Initiate activities and documentation for samples, interbranch transfers, etc.
• Assist in resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate in purchasing or related studies required. Further post-secondary studies in business advisable. Suitably extensive related experience maybe acceptable.
• Must be actively pursuing professional accreditation (Certified Professional Purchaser program, minimum Level 1 completed).

Skills

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels both inside and outside the organization
• Strong computer skills in MS Office
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, and an ERP system such as SAP an asset
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and handle fluctuating workloads
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent continuous improvement skills
• Proven ability to adhere to standards & procedures and maintain confidentiality
• Minimum 2 years of experience in purchasing.
• Responsive and flexible, with a strong bias for action, the incumbent must be able to perform in a fast paced environment with changing priorities
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance, Quality Control and Regulatory procedures and techniques an asset
• Must be able to work with various computer programs and have the ability to learn new program quickly and use them efficiently

MORE ABOUT US! As ONE team, the companies in the Fresenius Group are committed to providing lifesaving and life-changing healthcare solutions on a global scale.

In Biopharma, Fresenius Kabi offers cutting-edge biosimilars for autoimmune diseases and oncology. With leading market positions in Clinical Nutrition, a broad portfolio of enteral and parenteral products makes a distinct difference in patients’ nutritional status. In MedTech, the company provides vital infusion pumps, cell and gene therapy devices, disposables, and more. Fresenius Kabi is the global leader in supplying blood collection bags and devices, supporting blood banks and healthcare facilities worldwide. The company’s I.V. Generics and Fluids for infusion therapy help save millions of lives every year, in emergency medicine, surgery, oncology, and intensive care.

Fresenius Kabi takes a holistic approach to healthcare and uniquely combines experience, expertise, innovation, and dedication – making a difference in the lives of almost 450 million patients annually.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment At FKC and Calea, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

FKC and Calea are equal opportunity employers and are committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism. We believe diverse and inclusive teams support strong decision making, fosters a culture of belonging and allows us to better serve our people, residents and community. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing accommodations and will work with employees to meet their needs through the recruitment process. If you are a person with a disability and require assistance during the application process, please let us know. We embrace an inclusive work environment and welcome members of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives to apply.

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