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Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited in Mississauga is seeking a dedicated Purchasing Specialist to source cost-of-goods-sold materials, raw APIs, excipients, packaging components, and laboratory supplies in a GMP-regulated environment. The role emphasizes continuity of supply, quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

You will manage supplier relationships, create POs, maintain ERP master data, negotiate favorable terms, run monthly KPI reporting, and collaborate with QA, Regulatory, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher-level education in a relevant field.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Procure all cost-of-goods-sold items including raw materials, packaging, and consumables.
• Create purchase orders, manage sourcing, and expedite deliveries to avoid disruptions.
• Maintain ERP master data, lead times and pricing; manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Analytical skills

English communication

Education

Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Science

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

JOB TYPE:

Current Vacancy

Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

Source and purchase cost-of-goods-sold and consumable materials, including laboratory consumables, raw materials (APIs and excipients), and packaging components. Support non-production procurement services in a GMP-regulated environment while ensuring continuity of supply, quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for purchasing all cost-of-goods-sold items, including, but not limited to, raw materials (APIs and excipients), packaging components, and consumable items. Purchase engineering, maintenance, shared services, capital equipment, and laboratory supplies as needed.
• Source materials and services, create accurate and timely purchase orders, and expedite deliveries to prevent a negative impact on customers or patients.
• Maintain master data in our ERP system, ensuring records are up to date and accurate – this includes setting up new items, maintaining lead times and pricing.
• Develop and sustain relationships with suppliers and internal customers and publish monthly purchasing KPIs for suppliers.
• Build and maintain collaborative working relationships with peers, communicate effectively with internal customers and external suppliers, and ensure that required deliveries meet established deadlines.
• Gather and analyze data; execute competitive solicitations, such as Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs); and evaluate supplier contracts and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
• Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with approved vendors and suppliers.
• Streamline process and drive consolidation within the consumables for Laboratory, Engineering, Maintenance, Shared Services into a system managed replenishment format.
• Collaborate with Operations/Engineering/Facilities/QA/Compliance and suppliers to resolve supply and quality issues.
• Where alternatives exist, ensure that ordered materials and suppliers meet quality requirements.
• Assist in the evaluation of new and/or revised standards, including working with suppliers to establish methods based on FDA/Health Canada/MHRA, or other regulatory requirements.
• Partner with Planning and Client Services on demand forecasts. Place and manage orders for raw materials, packaging components based on SAP requirements, managing minimum order quantities and long lead time items.
• Work with compliance and QA on supplier qualification, specifications and Certificates of Analysis/Conformance. Manage material and supplier changes and support the resolution of deviations, non conformances and supplier corrective actions.
• Coordinate specification, artwork or component revisions for packaging components with QA and Regulatory.
• Identify supply risks, develop alternate or dual source where appropriate, and communicate potential shortages to stakeholders early.
• Manage the international sourcing of materials, including incoterms and lead time variability, and collaborate with logistics and custom brokers on customs documentation and freight.
• Work in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP), and applicable regulatory and company requirements.
• Place laboratory and shared services orders based on established ordering process and approved purchase requisitions.
• Match completed purchase transactions or work/service orders for the Finance team.
• Investigate and resolve any invoicing issues with the Finance team.
• Accountable for contributing to achieving lean goals and continuous improvement processes.
• Responsible for the efficient utilization of resources and supplies to reduce waste and achieve cost containment.
• Responsible for working in compliance with established work practices and procedures; properly uses personal protection and safety equipment as required by CPL; reports any injury or illness immediately and notifies CPL of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Science discipline required.

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of purchasing or sourcing experience in the pharmaceutical industry or another GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail, with advanced Excel capabilities, and financial analysis to evaluate cost savings.
• Proficiency with ERP systems for purchasing, planning, master data management, and the delivery of reports and projects. Experience with SAP would be considered an asset.
• Demonstrated competencies in CPL’s core values of Excellence, Rigor, Ownership, Integrity, Agility.
• Flexible with the ability to adapt, respond quickly and manage change in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

CPL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals. CPL is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. If you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies, please contact us.

We thank all applicants for their expression of interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.