Job Description

We currently have an opening for a Procurement Specialists. The Procurement Specialist is responsible to lead the company’s procurement efforts to support and negotiate new and ongoing contracts for purchases of direct and indirect materials and services of current and new product developments. Monitor external markets for commercial opportunities and challenges, identify and resolve gaps between business requirements and supplier performance. Creates cost structure analysis to help stakeholders compare strengths and weaknesses of suppliers and their proposals. Challenge current suppliers to achieve cost and quality targets. Propose and achieve cost reduction initiatives. Comply with ISO13485 and cGMP’s guidelines.

Core Competencies:

• Functional expert and has knowledge of processes and products related to autoclaves, washers and disinfectants
• Influencer, relates to people, builds relationships and effectively presents arguments
• Results seeker, meets deadlines, identifies actions, and achieves goals
• Has strong negotiations skills
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Understands customer needs (internal and external)
• Understands and acts upon the organization’s financial performance
• Demonstrates continuous leadership and improvements
• A team builder and motivates to excellence
• Maximizes resources utilization
• Creates a positive learning environment
• Is dependable, accountable and flexible

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Include the following other duties may be assigned:

• Manages, and monitors procurement activities for new project launch to meet company requirements
• Works with R&D to identify design, cost-reduction, and manufacturing efficiency improvements
• Maintains open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers
• Assists in coordination and management of cost reduction activities related to the current supplier base
• Prepares and issues purchase orders
• Ensure collaboration with the other buyer roles within the respective segment(s)
• Lead the procurement activities to support prototype builds
• An important interface between Engineering/R&D and the current/new suppliers during product development
• Work with accounting on the payment discrepancies/terms of payment
• Negotiate or renegotiate with suppliers for price, service, quality and innovation
• Establish metrics (Spend/Saving Tracker, PPV, KPI’s, etc.) for contracts negotiated
• Design and implement contract management strategies to assure best cost and sourcing continuity
• Conduct Supplier Risk Management, assess potential risks on vendor set up, review/evaluate the potential supply risks.
• Identify and evaluate incumbent and potential suppliers by applying established evaluation and selection criteria
• Provides senior management with effective information to support decision-making that aligns the company’s product, demand, supply and financial and strategic plans
• Supports new product development and continuous improvement

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance or Engineering required
• Advanced degree as master’s or MBA preferred
• 5-10 years related work experience in medical devices and/or life sciences or related highly regulated industry (as Aviation, Pharma, Food or Veterinarian)
• Proven experience in manufacturing of fabricated metal components, resins and plastic injection mouldings, electronics (such as PCB’s and LCD screens) and mechanical components (valves, pumps, electrical motors, etc.)
• Better than average understanding of accounting and finance principles
• Able to reverse-engineer quotes and standard cost setup
• Negotiation expertise
• Expert proficiency in spreadsheet, data table management, and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Vlook ups, complex sorting)
• Experience with ERP system and software interfacing it
• Highly motivated and self-directed, capable of multi-tasking, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Detail-oriented, problem solving skills and analytical thinker
• Must possess excellent communication skills for liaising and communicating with vendors and internal departments
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude. Cross department collaboration a must
• 20% travel needed

Additional Information

We offer: Competitive compensation, comprehensive Benefit & Pension program, continuing education reimbursement program, Fun & Positive team environment, a subsidized cafeteria, wellness programs, and free parking to name a few.

Submitting Applications

Interested candidates, please e-mail a copy of your resume to hr@scican.com. Candidates that meet the above requirements will be contacted for an interview. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in SciCan. No phone calls please.
By applying and submitting your resume to our job posting, candidate acknowledges and confirms that the submitted resume is true and that the candidate is able to provide evidence of academic achievement or other information as required.
Coltene-SciCan strongly believes that diversity in the workplace is essential to our success. We are committed to providing equal opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, disability, gender identity and we are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.
Interested candidates, please e-mail a copy of your resume to hr@scican.com. Candidates that meet the above requirements will be contacted for an interview. We would like to thank all candidates for their interest in SciCan. No phone calls please.