Purchasing Lead

Toronto Film School; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Purchasing Lead to manage purchasing activities and supply chain processes. You will play a critical role in negotiating with suppliers and ensuring optimal stock levels while contributing to the efficiency and improvement of purchasing operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills, relevant experience in the purchasing field, and a degree in purchasing management.

Benefits

Healthcare, dental, and vision

Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Company-sponsored social events

Free on-site parking

Paid lunchbreak

RRSP Match

WFH flexibility

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Purchaser is required.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead purchasing activities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Negotiate between suppliers, customers, and internal departments.
• Monitor purchasing activities and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Fluent in verbal and written English

Strong negotiation

Strong organization

Analytical skills

Basic proficiency in mathematics

Basic proficiency in using computers

Excellent verbal communication

Strong in working with people

Education

Post-secondary degree in purchasing management

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Company Summary

PNP was established in 1999 and has rapidly grown to become one of Canada’s most respected and reliable contract manufacturers of nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals. We provide unique and innovative formulations based on our client’s specifications. Today, PNP manufactures high-quality nutraceutical and OTC products for markets worldwide.

Position Summary

We are seeking an ideal candidate for the role of Purchasing Lead. In this position, you will be an essential part of a collaborative team, leading purchasing activities while ensuring that deadlines are consistently met.

Join us on our Mission Possible journey at PNP to make meaningful change!

Shift

Monday to Friday

09:00 to 17:00

Work Location

On-site

Reporting

Reporting to Director of Supply Chain

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary

• Support Supply Chain management in planning and executing all purchasing processes.
• Monitor all purchasing activities.
• Design and iterate cost-effective purchasing processes that ensure the flow of inventory, guarantee optimum stock levels, and meet turnover goals.
• Negotiate purchase requisitions and orders; adapt negotiation strategies to new circumstances or issues that arise.
• Liaise between suppliers, manufacturers, customers, and internal departments.
• Stay current on both internal and external factors impacting procurement.
• Execute the organization’s purchasing policies, procedures, standards, and strategies.
• Propose alternative arrangements in the event of shortages or delayed deliveries to minimize impact on the Company.
• Recommend cost-savings alternatives for management review and considerations.
• Execute and process claims against suppliers, ensuring accurate processing of all debits, damages, chargebacks, and transfers based on Company policies and procedures.
• Source potential suppliers.
• Build and maintain strong relationship with current suppliers.
• Analyze and evaluate vendors and suppliers’ performance to improve purchasing process.
• Assist other departments with sourcing items for special projects.
• Organize, secure, and maintain files and documentation.
• Prepare routine reports.
• Identify varied sources of materials and evaluate standards for new products to assist team requirements and achieve material needs of the organization.
• Keep continuous contact with vendors by maintaining comprehensive descriptions of products and current prices.
• Generate, review, and track purchase order status for all materials.
• Oversees material flow to support planning production schedules based on inventory levels.
• Support the maintenance of ERP, worksheets, lists, and databases.
• Follow all applicable standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain safety, quality and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Participate in and provide suggestions for the development and continuous improvement of all departmental processes.

Additional

• Year end inventory counts (October – November) fiscal counts are required.
• Participate in and further the Company’s health & safety program.
• Report equipment malfunctions immediately.
• Report quality deficiencies immediately.
• Offer suggestions for process improvement.
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Knowledge

• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• 3 years of experience as a Purchaser.

Assets

• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Experience in food / pharmaceutical / nutraceuticalindustry.
• Post-secondary degree in purchasing management/administration or related field.

Skills

• Willingness to learn.
• Basic proficiency in mathematics (adding, subtracting, multiplying & dividing).
• Basic proficiency in using computers.
• Basic proficiency in using the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong in analytics.
• Strong decision-making.
• Strong negotiation.
• Strong organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong in working with people and relationship building.

Abilities

• Lift a minimum of 10 kg.
• Work independently on assigned duties.
• Balance a variety of competing priorities while meeting deadlines.

Health

• Must be in good health with no communicable diseases or dust allergies.
• Must follow appropriate gowning procedure before going into production area.
• Follow health & safety regulations.

Benefits

Health and Wellness:

• Healthcare, dental, and vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• AD&D

Employee Perks:

• Company-sponsored social events
• Free on-site parking
• Paid lunchbreak

Other:

• RRSP Match
• WFH flexibility

We truly thank all applicants in advance for your interest in PNP Pharmaceuticals, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. However, all candidates will be notified when the posting is filled.