Purchaser

**TLC Pharmaceutical Standards Ltd. **specializes in the custom synthesis of complex organic compounds for use as reference standards by the bio-medical and pharmaceutical industries around the world. We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers and the overall community by providing the highest quality reference standards that are accompanied by an extensive and complete certificate of analysis (COA).

TLC offers over 20,000 certified reference standards from stock and we add approximately 2000 new standards yearly. Our product line includes Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), drug impurities, amino acid/peptide drug standards, metabolite standards, as well as their stable isotope labelled analogues.

**What we offer**:

- A clean and safe working environment with opportunities for career growth and development
- A supportive and dedicated team
- A competitive salary and benefits plan
- Annual bonuses

**General Summary**:
The Purchaser will be responsible for procuring materials to fulfill the company’s operational needs. Additionally, the Purchaser will also be required to:

- Negotiate pricing with vendors and analyze quotes from existing and new vendors.
- Evaluate existing vendors for service and reliability
- Qualify and approve new vendors
- Ensure the purchasing needs of all departments are promptly taken care of
- Manage and keep track of the database for chemical and office inventories

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that equipment & inventory purchase requests are executed in a timely manner.
- Order materials regularly and release purchase orders as per the company’s requirements.
- Responsible for effective cost savings and negotiating with vendors to meet target budgets
- Working on process improvement initiatives to improve daily operations and reduce inefficiencies.
- Communicate any delivery issues with related departments as soon as they are known.
- Evaluate vendors based on product quality, pricing, delivery times, service, and keep track of all issues.
- Responsible for maintaining Supplier agreements and deliverables.
- Responsible to resolve any shortages or discrepancies on received materials with accounting
- Responsible for bi-annual review of stocks levels
- Periodically check with alternate vendor quotes to ensure competitiveness of existing vendors.
- Negotiate price with vendors and maintaining vendor pricing records as needed for analysis.
- Review open purchase orders to reduce or increase quantities as necessary.
- Communicate with Quality Assurance and other related departments regarding any issues and rejections with vendors.
- Follow SOP on regular basis to be in compliance.
- Complete all training assignments and maintain personal training records
- Other duties as assigned

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- University or College degree in business or a similar field. Chemistry background is an asset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word and other computer programs
- Can familiarize and understand the needs of different business departments of an organization
- Ability to communicate and work effectively in a team-based environment but also work independently when needed
- Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and project management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent negotiation skills with a proactive attitude and forward thinking mindset.
- Attention to detail

We thank all applicants, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

This position is open to applicants legally authorized to work in Canada.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
mask on site, frequent temperature check, barriers

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)