Senior Buyer

1 week ago


London, Ontario, Canada Yurek Specialties Limited Full time $65,000 - $75,000
For over 60 years, Yurek has set the standard of pharmaceutical care in Southwestern Ontario.

From product and medication recommendations, to community outreach programs, to diabetes consultations and flu shots, we are committed to providing our clients superior products, advice, and services to help them get the most out of life.

Yurek Specialties Limited is a state-of-the-art processing facility in London, ON, which features the latest equipment to support the processing, production, and delivery of medical supplies and infusion equipment, along with related supplies, to the Elgin, Norfolk, Oxford, London-Middlesex, Huron, Perth, Grey, Bruce and Grand River counties.

We are currently looking for a dynamic and personable full-time-18 month contract Senior Buyer to join our Yurek Specialities team in London, Ontario.

Under the direction of the Purchasing and Customer Contracts Manager, the Senior Buyer is responsible for leading the day-to-day procurement activities.

The Senior Buyer is highly skilled at forming and maintaining relationships with both suppliers and customers. Act as the first point of contact for escalated purchasing issues, promoting swift resolution.

Maintain and report on key performance indicators that are required by the customer as well as those used to determine departmental effectiveness.

Maintain data integrity for item masters in the ERP system.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the purchasing processes.
Maintain appropriate safety stock levels based on customer requirements and forecasted usage.
Develop and nurture strong partnerships with suppliers, external partners, and customers managing cost, quality and overall performance.
Collaborate and work directly with cross-functional teams to drive results, including Quality, Pick and Pack, Finance and Logistics/Warehousing.
Prepare analyses relevant to the implementation of cost reduction, operational improvement and other special projects initiatives as needed.
Act as an interface between suppliers and other relevant departments on purchasing processes and new projects.
Review contracts and provide executive summary to manager.
Track and communicate details pertaining to shipping, delivery, delays, and order status.
5+ years of progressive purchasing experience in a high-volume setting
~ Expertise in reading and writing Purchasing Contracts.
~ Advanced knowledge of MS Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
~ A college degree in Supply Chain or a related field is preferred.
~ Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation considered an asset.

Health/Dental/Life insurance benefits package
Waived dispensing fees at pharmacy as well as being able to purchase all retail and home healthcare items at cost
Opportunity to work in a family business where you immediately are treated like family and have an opportunity to grow quickly
Upon individual request, Yurek will endeavour to remove any barrier to the hiring process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length:
On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:
~ French not required

8 hour shift
~ Holidays
~ Monday to Friday
~ Overtime pay

Purchasing: 5 years (required)

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