Careers

CPL is a contract manufacturer and packager of prescription and over the counter pharmaceutical products. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and innovative outsourcing services that exceed the uncompromising demands of the global pharmaceutical industry.

SENIOR BUYER

An exciting opportunity exists to support and collaborate with the Materials Management team in a dynamic and expanding contract pharmaceutical manufacturer.  In this role you will source, purchase and expedite packaging materials in order to meet production requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate material needs and purchase packaging components accordingly to satisfy production requirements while balancing cost and inventory considerations.
• Negotiate favorable pricing and terms with approved suppliers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Communicate material/vendor issues that will impact production/delivery schedules to Planning and Customer Service/Product Transfer as required and manage these issues through to resolution.
• Expedite based on MRP exceptions to ensure timely deliveries of packaging materials to meet production schedules.
• Source packaging components and submit quotations to Business Development.
• Investigate and resolve invoicing issues with Accounts Payable.
• Collaborate with Customer Service/Business Development to process and implement artwork changes.
• Initiate the circulation of customer approved specifications to Accounting, Customer Service and QA.
• Work with QA and suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Coach and train other Buyers on systems, products and industry.
• Responsible for working in compliance with established safe work practices and procedures; properly uses personal protection and safety equipment as required by CPL; reports any injury or illness immediately and notifies CPL of any hazards, unsafe acts or conditions in the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Post secondary education or equivalent is preferred.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to customer service and meeting deadlines.
• Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS office programs and SAP knowledge is a definite asset.
• Individual must be self motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt and respond quickly to changing conditions, able to work without direct supervision and work effectively in a team environment.

Interested applicants should submit a resume including a cover letter by Wednesday, September 19, 2007 to the contact information below.  If submitting your application via e-mail, please indicate the job title in the subject line. 

Contract Pharmaceuticals Limited Canada
Human Resources
Fax: (905)567-6499
Email: hr@cplltd.com