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About the Role

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and replenishing cost-effective, quality chemicals and componentry to meet customer fill rate objectives while adhering to the company’s standard of excellence in supplier selection and standard operating procedures.

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 ETA’s in Syspro.
• Coordinates activities related to product samples requests, both for new product development and execution of other Strategic Sourcing initiatives.
• Seeks opportunities to reduce TCO (total cost of ownership) 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.
• Mitigates or minimizes 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.
• Ensures compliance with existing and prospective vendors in coordination with R&D and Regulatory departments.
• Acts as a backfill for other members on the team.
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Prior experience with liquid fill componentry preferred.
• Background in the pharmaceutical industry considered an asset.
• University degree in a related field required.
• Specialized training or regulatory certifications considered an asset.
• SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) designation considered an asset.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong focus on Excel.
• Familiarity with online sourcing and procurement tools.

Experience Level

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Education Level

• University degree in a related field

Benefits

• Gym Access
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

About the Company

• Apollo Health & Beauty Care Ltd. will ensure accommodations are available in consultation with candidates during all stages of the recruitment process.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.
• We thank all applicants for their interest however only those meeting the minimum qualifications will be interviewed.
• This posting represents an existing vacancy, and we are actively recruiting to fill this position.