Procurement Coordinator

Medisca is a global company that relies on strong partnerships to serve healthcare professionals in various wellness-related disciplines. By offering comprehensive and essential solutions, including pharmaceutical ingredients and services, mixing technology manufacturing, analytical testing, and training, Medisca fills gaps in healthcare through an unwavering commitment to precision, innovation, and societal impact.

The Procurement Coordinator oversees executing the purchasing for the assigned products in their category. They will provide support to all assigned locations for the products and services on scope, business needs. The Procurement Coordinator will be responsible for issuing purchase orders to suppliers, tracking deliveries, and positioning inventory by warehouse to optimize inventory and maximize sales while minimizing costs. They will be responsible for periodically renewing price lists and conducting request for information (RFX). They will leverage their analytical approach in collaboration with other members of the supply chain, procurement, sales, and marketing teams to achieve the company's objectives and customer satisfaction.

Opportunity

Responsibilities & Duties

• Analyze Inventory, Category-related Products
• Develop, manage, and assess purchasing and inventory performance through key performance indicators (KPIs), metrics, and use data to drive continuous improvement into support of business management and strategy.
• Perform procurement reporting and analysis of supplier information to identify potential improvement opportunities.
• Use the material requirements planning (MRP) system to analyze inventory movements, turns, and costs.
• Place purchase order (PO) immediately upon receipt of MRP suggestion(s).
• Deliver against key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure success based on service level, inventory turns, and shrink.
• Product Category Negotiation and Purchasing
• Build and manage supplier relationships while managing performance; conduct routine supplier business reviews.
• Negotiate competitive pricing, discounts, and contracts, while achieving the highest standards of quality and service while balancing cost control and mitigating vendor-related risks.
• Work with suppliers to ensure product availability, delivery schedules, and resolve any potential supplier shortages.
• Handle rejected orders and negotiate returns with the supplier.
• Identify and communicate areas for improvement externally with vendors and internally within the department.
• Order Expedition
• Ensure all orders are delivered according to PO specifications, and released for sale according to MRP schedule.
• Responsible to ensure all delivery dates are accurate in the ERP system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business, or related field
• One (1) year experience working in administration
• Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry is an asset
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel) required
• Experience working with an ERP (Syspro an asset)
• Strong listening skills, very customer-focused, and professional
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Proven ability to apply good judgment, ethical practice, and decision-making
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• What’s in it for you…

We invest time and resources into making sure Medisca is as good as the people we hire.

• Work/Life Balance – 37.50-hour workweek with early Fridays all year long, PTO and vacation policy
• Invest in your health – Choice of modular plans, health spending account, and free Telemedicine
• Flexible work environment – Hybrid work schedule with home office reimbursement program
• Your Future is Bright – Opportunities to learn and grow within Medisca
• Save for your Future – Medisca contributes to a deferred profit sharing plan (DPSP) when you invest in RRSPs
• Help us grow – Employee Referral Program
• Central location – Free parking/accessible by public transportation; a commercial center is within walking distance for lunch or groceries
• We like to have fun – company events throughout the year