Job Description

About OmniaBio:
OmniaBio Inc, a subsidiary of Toronto-based CCRM, is a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) producing gene-modified cell therapies and viral vectors, compliant with cGMP standards. The facility has support from the Government of Ontario, via the Invest Ontario Fund, and is the first project to be funded through the Life Sciences Strategy. The facility will be built in phases with the ultimate goal of building the largest facility of its kind in Canada (over 350,000 sq ft). OmniaBio is Canada's first commercial-scale CDMO dedicated to cell and gene therapies. Located on the biomanufacturing campus at McMaster Innovation Park (Hamilton, ON), OmniaBio will catalyze life sciences careers and innovation in Canada while advancing pioneering medicine with the potential to cure, not just treat, many forms of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, Parkinson's, and diabetes, amongst others. OmniaBio will support a broad range of cell and gene therapy companies globally, enabling pivotal/Phase III and commercial-scale manufacturing. OmniaBio will complete CCRM's continuum of process development, clinical and commercial capabilities. CCRM is a leader in developing and commercializing regenerative medicine-based technologies, and cell and gene therapies.
Role Summary:
Senior procurement professional to support the establishment and ongoing customer focused operations of a new build multi-modality AMTP facility. The role will provide leadership to ensure that equipment, services, materials and components are purchased and provide maximum value to the business. The role will sit within the Supply Chain function and will work closely with the end users and support groups. The Senior Procurement Lead will also provide expert support to CCRM for the purchase of higher value equipment and services. The Job Holder will support approaching C$60M of equipment purchases over the next 3 years.
Responsibilities:

• Develops, monitors and implements purchasing policies, practices and strategies as required by business needs
• Manages RFP and tendering processes
• Manages the Vendor relationships including assessment and recommends new suppliers to manage risk and/or improve efficiency
• Plans and sources items to meet the business requirements (Time, Cost, Quantity, Quality)
• Negotiates best value pricing, delivery terms and lead times from suppliers
• Supports/Promotes continuous improvement projects, including process and materials improvement options
• Establishes effective Purchasing Performance Goals and maintains metrics to monitor
• Coordinates with Quality Assurance for the Supplier Audit Program
• Works closely with Accounts Payable on the resolution of invoicing issues
• Participates in product transfer and new product initiatives
• Utilizes ERP system and assists in the implementation of system upgrades

Qualifications/Experience:

• BSc required in life sciences or business related
• 5+ years of purchasing experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Significant knowledge in vendor management, RFP, RFQ and e-tender processes
• Leadership skills and ability to manage and conduct meetings, lead procurement project, and resolve issues
• Lead change management initiatives though stakeholder management
• Experience of purchasing larger $ capital items and $10M+ per annum spend
• Understanding of GMP requirements

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to plan and organize
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills. Effectively communicates, develops rapport to different levels within and outside the organization
• Goal orientated
• Diligent and accurate
• Service orientated, recognizes the importance of providing excellent service to stakeholders
• Flexible, able to operate with a certain degree of ambiguity
• Ability to progress into line management position

OmniaBio Inc. is a developing organization and represents a fluid working environment. Flexibility and adaptability are essential, and duties will be influenced by the needs of the organization.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
OmniaBio Inc. is committed to accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process, providing the applicant has met the bona fide requirements for the open position. Applicants should make their requirements known once contacted to schedule an interview, or when the job offer has been made.