Sourcing Specialist - Indirect

Cosmetica is recognized for innovation, excellence, and commercialization with award-winning products. From concept to creation, we offer an unparalleled array of services that will inspire, create and deliver every step of the way. We value and recognize talent and want you to help us create beauty in the world!
At Cosmetica, we implement the highest standards of quality across every stage of production. We maintain a robust set of quality assurance certifications, including ISO certification and licenses with the FDA and Health Canada. Join Cosmetica and help us shape the future of quality in the industry!
What are we looking for:Reporting to the Sourcing Manager, the Sourcing Specialist plays an essential role in growing the procurement scope within our business through efficient processes, collaboration and sharing best practices.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for achieving the sourcing strategy to maximize customer service levels, optimize supply channels, and minimize inventory levels and acquisition costs of supplies, services and capital expenditures.
You will work closely with the Sourcing Manager, the entire Procurement team as well as Operations, Corporate Services, Engineering, Warehouse & Logistics, Health and Safety, Finance and other teams within the business.
We are on the lookout for a driven individual with a passion for the Cosmetics industry and strong knowledge of Indirect Category.
What you will be doing:PO Management and Supplier Relationship Management:Ensure flow of raw materials necessary for new launches based on daily Material Planning Report, including material and vendor maintenance in ERP system, sample collection, PO call-off, material tracking and invoice matchingSupport on-going quality initiatives and tackle vendor quality issues whenever required.Maintain purchasing files for purchase orders and vendor approvals.Establish vendor service level and performance goals with cross-functional teams and measured resultsCommunicate, monitor, and manage compliance with suppliers or strategiesSeek to improve capabilities & performance of strategic suppliersTrack and manage performance of suppliers and ensure that performance issues are quickly resolvedWorks closely with all departments to implement and/or update data system and ensures that all data is accurate and kept up to date
Sourcing:Support sourcing, qualification and development of new, alternative and innovative suppliers who can reduce costs, improve service, or enhance product qualityCoordination and evaluation of procurement for the facilityPerform procurement activities which include tender management, negotiation and preparation of contractsSupport efforts to demonstrate project feasibility, project timing, and resource needs
Sourcing Management:Identify opportunities for annual improvements in quality, service, & cost for the designated categoriesAssist Business Stakeholders with material and process selectionsResponsible for data collection, analytics, and performance tracking to ensure an optimized supply chain
Category Cost Management for designated categories:Support annual material cost savings per planExecute strategic procurement initiatives to expected outcomes & on-time executionLeverage analytics to identify life-cycle cost optimization opportunities
What makes you a "glittering" candidatePost-secondary education in a Business Administration, or relevant work experienceMinimum 3-5 years’ procurement experience, with direct experience in a Buyer/Purchaser capacityCategory management experience and understanding of supply chain principles and processesPrevious experience in a manufacturing environmentProficient knowledge of procurement systems (ERP/MRP, SAP, Ariba, etc.)Proven business acumen with a systematic, and analytical approach to problem solving and negotiationSuperior time management skills - able to work in a fast paced, changing environment and meet time sensitive deadlinesAdvanced written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills and an ability to communicate at all levels, both internally and externallyWell-developed negotiation skills – able to deliver results while maintaining strong supplier/ stakeholder engagementHighly organized and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, applying best practices and toolsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong grasp of inventory management principlesService oriented, diligent on follow upAbility to support the delivery of the long-term goals to be achieved while working through the day to day tasks
Extra Glitter:Pharmaceutical or food industry experience is an assetSupply Chain designation will be an assetAPICS CPIM and or PMAC certification is desirable
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