Job Category: Procurement and Supply Chain
Requisition Number: SENIO003163
Apply now Posted : August 19, 2024 Full-Time Hybrid Locations Showing 1 location
The Sourcing & Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing the sourcing strategy of Norwell ensuring the highest supply stability, quality and cost-efficiency.This pivotal role involves ensuring a reliable and stable supply, identifying and resolving supply challenges with urgency to avoid out of stocks, sourcing for brand line extensions and working with our partners on product improvement. The role also includes managing supply from POs to inventory release, negotiating contracts, managing costs, and collaborating with various teams including Project Management and the Brand Team to support product requirements, development and implementation.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Norwell brand and operations managers as well as the Pharmascience cross functional team. This includes Sourcing, Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Project Management, Finance, Legal and Quality & Compliance to support Norwell's objectives.
Tasks and responsibilities: Develop an annual sourcing strategy and budget planNegotiate supply contracts, renewals and cost of goodsManaging supply from POs to inventory releaseEnsure compliance with all contract terms and conditionsSource and negotiate supply contract, overseeing on-time product development working with cross-functional teams for product line extensions and/or product improvementsParticipate in all product development/improvement projects from conception to completionGenerate annual supply savingsIdentify and mitigate supply risks, proactively communicating risk to cross-functional teamsEnsure that at all times, correct specifications, minimum order quantities (MOQ), batch sizes and the like are updated in the system by the responsible people, and work with the supply and demand teams to optimize purchasing patterns and inventory management to drive cost savings including calculating and applying economic order quantity (EOQ)Conduct annual performance reviews with suppliers and identify potential risks and opportunitiesProvide the team with annual overview of supplier capabilities to identify new opportunities, product improvement and potential cost savings or increases as part of the planning processWork Conditions:
Role is office work requiring regular communication with suppliers and cross function partners
Requires some work hour flexibility and international travel to connect with international
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.Supply Chain Certifications are an assetMinimum 7 years in procurement/sourcing of CPG/OTC products from International sources and related experienceResults oriented, effectively executing a diverse range of projectsProactive leadership and initiative to manage projects effectively and independentlyExceptional communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsDemonstrated exceptional collaboration skills, effectively working with others to achieve common goalsBilingual Advantage: Proficiency in both French and English due to communication with authorities out of province and external partnersStrong knowledge of CPG/OTC products and regulatory requirementsExperience working within Pharmaceutical company an assetExcellent knowledge of Procurement and Sourcing best practices, policies and regulationsProven track record of successful supplier negotiations and contract managementProficiency in MS Office, excel, power point and SAPQualificationsSkillsBehaviors : Motivations : EducationRequiredBachelor or better in Achats - Purchasing or related field.
PreferredBachelor or better in Administration des affaires - Business Admini or related field.
ExperienceRequired7 years: 7 years: Procurement/sourcing of CPG/OTC products from International sources and related experience
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