Senior indirect procurement specialist leading category strategies, sourcing, negotiations, and savings initiatives. Supporting Pharmascience, a Canadian pharmaceutical manufacturer, across production-related services.
Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance
Lead strategic sourcing processes, including RFx, evaluation, negotiations, and contracting
Develop and execute category strategies to optimize costs, reduce risk, and create value
Analyze markets, spend, and trends to identify improvement opportunities
Act as a business partner to business units and provide strategic procurement leadership
Develop, negotiate, and manage relationships with strategic suppliers
Ensure governance and lifecycle management of strategic contracts
Identify and deliver savings, cost avoidance, and continuous improvement initiatives
Track and communicate the progress of projects and initiatives
Lead strategic sourcing activities for one or more non-production categories, including CAPEX, IT, professional services, and MRO
Reporting to the Head of Procurement, Strategic Sourcing/Indirect Goods and Services
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in similar roles and/or a related manufacturing sector
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, and/or specialized training in procurement or logistics
Bilingual in French and English, both written and spoken
Collaborative communication, planning, and project management skills
Ability to persuade and influence
Advanced analytical skills and strong attention to detail
Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent negotiation skills
Experience with cost-reduction and process-improvement projects
Ability to collaborate with suppliers and/or clients located outside the province of Quebec
Benefits
Annual performance bonus
Internal employee referral program offering up to $3,000
Vacation and personal days available from the date of hire
Group insurance coverage from day one, including telemedicine
Competitive retirement plan with employer contributions from day one
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