Sourcing Specialist - Indirect

Advara HeartCare; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative company as a Sourcing Specialist, where you'll play a key role in optimizing procurement processes and enhancing supplier relationships. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively with various teams, ensuring the flow of materials for new product launches while maintaining high standards of quality. If you have a passion for the cosmetics industry and a strong background in procurement, this is your opportunity to shine! Bring your negotiation skills and analytical mindset to help shape the future of quality in the industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of procurement experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in procurement systems and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with procurement strategies.
• Support sourcing and qualification of new suppliers to reduce costs.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Inventory Management

Education

Post-secondary education in Business Administration

Tools

ERP Systems

SAP

Ariba

Job description

1960 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 4R1, Canada Req #669

Friday, March 31, 2023

Cosmetica is recognized for innovation, excellence, and commercialization with award-winning products. From concept to creation, we offer an unparalleled array of services that will inspire, create, and deliver every step of the way. We value and recognize talent and want you to help us create beauty in the world!

At Cosmetica, we implement the highest standards of quality across every stage of production. We maintain a robust set of quality assurance certifications, including ISO certification and licenses with the FDA and Health Canada. Join Cosmetica and help us shape the future of quality in the industry!

What are we looking for:

Reporting to the Sourcing Manager, the Sourcing Specialist plays an essential role in growing the procurement scope within our business through efficient processes, collaboration, and sharing best practices.

In this role, you'll be responsible for achieving the sourcing strategy to maximize customer service levels, optimize supply channels, and minimize inventory levels and acquisition costs of supplies, services, and capital expenditures.

You will work closely with the Sourcing Manager, the entire Procurement team, as well as Operations, Corporate Services, Engineering, Warehouse & Logistics, Health and Safety, Finance, and other teams within the business.

We are looking for a driven individual with a passion for the cosmetics industry and strong knowledge of the Indirect Category.

What you will be doing:

PO Management and Supplier Relationship Management:

• Ensure flow of raw materials necessary for new launches based on daily Material Planning Report, including material and vendor maintenance in ERP system, sample collection, PO call-off, material tracking, and invoice matching.
• Support ongoing quality initiatives and address vendor quality issues as required.
• Maintain purchasing files for purchase orders and vendor approvals.
• Establish vendor service level and performance goals with cross-functional teams and measure results.
• Communicate, monitor, and manage compliance with suppliers or strategies.
• Seek to improve capabilities & performance of strategic suppliers.
• Track and manage performance of suppliers and ensure that performance issues are quickly resolved.
• Work closely with all departments to implement and/or update data systems, ensuring data accuracy and currency.

Sourcing:

• Support sourcing, qualification, and development of new, alternative, and innovative suppliers who can reduce costs, improve service, or enhance product quality.
• Coordinate and evaluate procurement for the facility.
• Perform procurement activities including tender management, negotiation, and contract preparation.
• Support efforts to demonstrate project feasibility, timing, and resource needs.

Sourcing Management:

• Identify opportunities for annual improvements in quality, service, & cost for designated categories.
• Assist stakeholders with material and process selections.
• Responsible for data collection, analytics, and performance tracking to optimize the supply chain.

Category Cost Management for designated categories:

• Support annual material cost savings goals.
• Execute strategic procurement initiatives to achieve expected outcomes & on-time execution.
• Leverage analytics to identify lifecycle cost optimization opportunities.

What makes you a "glittering" candidate:

• Post-secondary education in Business Administration or relevant work experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ procurement experience, with direct experience as a Buyer/Purchaser.
• Category management experience and understanding of supply chain principles and processes.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient knowledge of procurement systems (ERP/MRP, SAP, Ariba, etc.).
• Proven business acumen with a systematic, analytical approach to problem-solving and negotiation.
• Superior time management skills in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Advanced communication skills, including presentation abilities and internal/external communication at all levels.
• Well-developed negotiation skills to deliver results while maintaining stakeholder engagement.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects using best practices.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of inventory management principles.
• Service-oriented, diligent on follow-up.
• Ability to support long-term goals while managing daily tasks.

Extra Glitter:

• Experience in pharmaceutical or food industries is an asset.
• Supply Chain designation is an asset.
• APICS CPIM and/or PMAC certification is desirable.

Cosmetica Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations are available for applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please advise when submitting your application if accommodations are needed.

• 1960 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1L 4R1, Canada