Category Buyer, CMO

4 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 and contribute to our mission of delivering customized solutions with an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.

Job Summary:

The Category Buyer, CMO will be responsible for executing the purchasing category strategy for assigned products in their category. This includes providing support to all assigned locations, managing relationships with key suppliers, and ensuring the timely delivery of products.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Analyze inventory and CMO operations to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop, manage, and assess purchasing and inventory performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics.
  • Analyze the global supplier landscape for assigned product portfolios.
  • 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.
  • 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, 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 CMO teams regarding timelines, product status, issues, and payments.
  • 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.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, or a 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.
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.

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