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2 months ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at Medisca. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for executing the purchasing category strategy for assigned products in their category.
Key Responsibilities- Analyze inventory and CMO operations to develop, manage, and assess purchasing and inventory performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and data-driven insights.
- 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.
- Analyze and review qualified CMOs and suppliers, attend meetings to discuss planning and production of Medisca products, and coordinate with R&D for initiating tech transfer documentation to CMOs for new development products.
- Act as a liaison with 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 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.
- 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.
- Responsible to ensure all delivery dates are accurate in the ERP system.
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or related field.
- Three to five years of experience working in purchasing or procurement.
- Ability to build relationships with Contract Manufacturers Organizations (CMOs).
- 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) is an asset.
- Excellent communication skills; fluent French and English (oral & written) required.
- Strong listening skills, very customer-focused, and professional.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to apply good judgment, 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.
