Buyer/Planner Jobs

Pillar5 Pharma Inc., an industry leading Canadian CDMO specializing in off-the-shelf sterile pharmaceuticals for the North American market, has an opening for a Buyer/Planner, in Arnprior, ON. Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing, you will be a key internal resource responsible for all aspects of buying, planning, and negotiating activities related to Pillar5 site and associated vendors. This position requires close interaction with Warehousing, Manufacturing, Finance, Technical Services, and Quality Operational personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for timely purchasing and delivery of materials required per the MPS requirements (SAP application) by coordinating with suppliers, logistics, and warehouse team, and obtaining required information such as shipping docs and quality certificates.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors to improve supplier performance, vendor reviews, PPV’s and ongoing related vendor scorecards associated with vendor performance.
• Set-up and maintain material, supplier, and planning system data in the MRP/ERP system, creating and maintaining Purchasing Specifications.
• Act as the liaison and work closely with suppliers and QA to resolve quality and supply issues to identify risks to production.
• Assists/lead in the setting of budgetary component requirements and CIP’s.
• Work to obtain inventory turn goals and take appropriate action to minimize distressed inventories and planned obsolescence.
• Investigate new sources of supply as part of New Product Introductions, preparing cost analysis/recommendations and lead negotiations on pricing, delivery, and payment terms, while establishing appropriate EOQ’s.
• Maintain successful supply chain partnerships by arranging and attending supplier meetings to discuss developments, negotiate prices, service, quality, or other matters.
• Manage Supplier Change Requests and co-ordinate internal change processes.
• Manage backorders and immediate supply issues that impact production schedules and communicating accordingly during regular scheduled Production/Supply meetings.
• Supports all plant and department objectives.

Qualifications:

• Certification in purchasing (CPP) or production/inventory management (i.e., CPIM) is an asset.
• University degree or college diploma with a concentration in business
• Strong analytical capabilities
• Proficient in Microsoft applications
• Excellent teamwork, organizational and communication skills
• Experience in operations, inventory management, MRP and lean manufacturing processes
• SAP experience is considered an asset.
• At least 5 years' progressive Purchasing & Planning experience

Why Us?

• We provide a safe and clean work environment.
• We are a proud Canadian company in a small town, and we care about our shared environment.
• We encourage and drive personal and professional development within our organization.
• We offer flexible work policies and encourage strong work-life balance.
• We have expanded our operations with a new facility, providing the opportunity for growth and new challenges.