Buyer

Apollo Health and Beauty Care; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Access

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Apollo Health & Beauty Care is hiring a Buyer to source chemicals and components, manage replenishment, and support cost-effective supply chains to meet customer fill-rate objectives.

The role partners with Product Development, R&D, and Production to ensure timely procurement, optimal pricing, and quality compliance while minimizing excess inventory and risks to production.

Qualifications

• University degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in procurement or supply chain.
• Experience with liquid fill componentry is an asset.
• SCMP designation is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing chemicals, fragrances, aerosols and components with Product Development and R&D teams.
• Negotiate best price while meeting quality requirements and timelines.
• Generate Purchase Orders and track ETAs in Syspro.
• Coordinate product samples for development and strategic sourcing.
• Reduce total cost of ownership through renegotiations and process improvements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet company goals.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

University degree

Job description

Benefits:

• Gym Access
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

We're Hiring!

The Buyer is responsible for the sourcing and replenishment of cost effective, quality chemicals and componentry to facilitate corporate customer fill rate objectives while adhering to the company’s standard of excellence in supplier selection and standard operating procedures.

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
• Prior experience with liquid fill componentry preferred
• Background in the pharmaceutical industry considered an asset
• University degree in a related field required
• Specialized training or regulatory certifications considered an asset
• SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation considered an asset
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel
• Familiarity with online sourcing and procurement tools

Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. will ensure accommodations are available in consultation with candidates during all stages of the recruitment process. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties outlined in this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management. Apollo is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. Apollo will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.

Vacancy Status:

This posting represents an existing vacancy, and we are actively recruiting to fill this position.