Buyer

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

We're Hiring: Buyer

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for sourcing high-quality materials? Join our team as a Buyer, where youll play a key role in sourcing and replenishing cost-effective, quality chemicals and componentry. You'll help ensure our corporate customer fill rate objectives are met while maintaining our high standards in supplier selection and operational excellence. If youre detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with Product Development and R&D teams in sourcing chemicals, fragrances, aerosols and components.
• Ensures timely follow up both internally and externally to ensure adequate material is sourced at the best price meeting all quality requirements.
• Works closely with Production, Engineering and Maintenance to identify sourcing opportunities for commonly used items and services.
• Generates Purchase Orders and ensure adequate follow up and updating of ETAs in Syspro.
• Coordinates activities related to product samples requests, both for new product development and execution of other Strategic Sourcing initiatives.
• Seeks various opportunities to reduce TCO (total cost of ownership), either by renegotiating unit price, MOQ or improving cost in use.
• Communicates and coordinates between various departments to discuss new raw materials requirements for new product launches.
• Mitigate or minimize excess and obsolescence through effective purchases and management of inventory.
• Engages in daily and weekly team meetings to communicate on material status to mitigate risks to production.
• Coordinates with suppliers, internal departments and support staff to achieve team and Company goals and timelines.
• Achieves established goals as outlined by department leader.
• In coordination with R&D and Regulatory departments, ensure compliance with existing and prospective vendors.
• Act as a backfill for other members on the team.
• Other duties/projects as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required
• University degree in a related field required
• Experience working with ERP, MRP, and Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems to support procurement and inventory processes.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel
• Excellent negotiation and time management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Prior experience with liquid fill componentry preferred
• Background in the pharmaceutical industry considered an asset
• Specialized training or regulatory certifications considered an asset
• SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation considered an asset

Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. will ensure accommodations are available in consultation with candidates during all stages of the recruitment process. The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties outlined in this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management. Apollo is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process. Apollo will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.

Vacancy Status: This posting is intended to build a talent pipeline and does not represent an existing vacancy at this time.