Category Buyer, CMO

3 days ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Medisca Full time
Job Title: Category Buyer, CMO

Medisca is a global corporation with a strong presence in North America, Australia, and Europe. We are seeking a skilled Category Buyer, CMO to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Category Buyer, CMO will be responsible for executing the purchasing category strategy for assigned products in their category. They will provide support to all assigned locations for the products and services on scope, business needs, and manage relationships with key suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze inventory, CMO operations, and develop, manage, and assess purchasing and inventory performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and use data to drive continuous improvement into support of business management and strategy.
  • Analyze the global supplier landscape for assigned product portfolio and perform procurement reporting and analysis of supplier information to identify potential improvement opportunities.
  • Use the material requirements planning (MRP) system to analyze inventory movements, turns, and costs, and place purchase orders (POs) immediately upon receipt of MRP suggestions.
  • Deliver against key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success based on service level, inventory turns, and shrink, and analyze and review qualified CMOs and suppliers and attend meetings to discuss planning and production of Medisca products.
  • Coordinate with R&D for initiating tech transfer documentation to CMOs for new development products, act as a liaison with the CMOs teams regarding timelines, product status, issues, and payments, and collaborate and communicate with key departments such as R&D, QA, Sales & Production to streamline operations.
  • Meet monthly with management and the Demand Planning team to discuss open to buy (OTB) and planning horizon, source reliable suppliers and vendors that have any required certifications, accreditations, and insurance, along with a steady stream of supply that fit within budget restraints.
  • Administer the supplier selection and evaluation process and keep supplier information up to date, build and manage supplier relationships while managing performance, conduct routine supplier business reviews, qualify and audit suppliers to ensure quality and compliance with rigorous safety standards.
  • Negotiate competitive pricing, discounts, and contracts, while achieving the highest standards of quality and service while balancing cost control and mitigating vendor-related risks, define and establish agreements with suppliers, while providing and maintaining standard terms in purchase contracts/terms and conditions in line with company directives and guidelines.
  • Issue and maintain supplier policies, review existing contracts with suppliers to ensure on-going feasibility, source for new or existing products, and work closely with quality department for qualification, work with suppliers to ensure product availability, delivery schedules, and resolve any potential supplier shortages, handle rejected orders and negotiate returns with the supplier, and identify and communicate areas for improvement externally with vendors and internally within the department.
  • Ensure all orders are delivered according to PO specifications, and released for sale according to MRP schedule, and responsible to ensure all delivery dates are accurate in the ERP system.
Travel:

Between two (2) to three (3) weeks per year to visit suppliers and conferences domestic and international.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field.
  • Three (3) to five (5) years experience working in purchasing or procurement.
  • Ability to build relationships with Contract Manufacturers Organizations (CMO).
  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset.
  • Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel) required.
  • Experience working with an ERP (Syspro an asset).
  • Excellent communication skills; fluent French and English (oral & written) required. English is required as the CMOs are located outside of Quebec and will be coordinating with Medisca teams in the USA.
  • Strong listening skills, very customer-focused and professional.
  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Proven ability to apply good judgement, ethical practice, and decision-making.
  • Able to understand production batches, capabilities, and equipment.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner.
What's in it for you...

We invest time and resources into making sure Medisca is as good as the people we hire.

  • Work/Life Balance hour workweek with early Fridays all year long, PTO and vacation policy.
  • Invest in your health – Choice of modular plans, health spending account, and free Telemedicine.
  • Your well-being is important – Wellness program offered.
  • Flexible work environment – Hybrid work schedule with home office reimbursement program.
  • Your Future is Bright – Opportunities to learn and grow within Medisca.
  • Save for your Future – Medisca contributes to a deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP) when you invest in RRSPs.
  • Help us grow – Employee Referral Program.
  • Central location - Free parking/accessible by public transportation; a commercial center is within walking distance for lunch or groceries.
  • We like to have fun – Company events throughout the year.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

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