Specialist, Sourcing, R&D And New Product Introduction

Career Opportunities: Specialist, Sourcing, R&D and New Product Introduction (2028)At
Jubilant Radiopharma, we help advance healthcare every day. Through our pharmaceutical expertise, we support the development and delivery of essential products that assist healthcare professionals and patients across North America.
We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to contribute to our shared success.
Role OverviewReporting to the Manager, Sourcing, this role is responsible for sourcing raw materials and finished goods in support of Research & Development (R&D) and New Product Introduction activities. The successful candidate will build strategic supplier partnerships, support innovation initiatives, and help optimize cost, quality, and supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities
Provide sourcing support to the R&D and New Product Introduction teams.
Plan, organize, and coordinate sourcing activities related to development projects.
Identify, evaluate, select, and negotiate with existing and new suppliers.
Source and negotiate raw materials and finished goods while optimizing total cost of ownership.
Ensure suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Participate in the Vision Vendor program to strengthen strategic partnerships.
Generate cost savings, improve payment terms, and conduct make-versus-buy analyses.
Review, implement, and maintain supplier contracts and long-term supply agreements.
Minimize risk when introducing new suppliers and promote sustainable sourcing solutions.
Support new product launches.
Drive supplier quality issue resolution in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
Manage supplier-related CAPAs and returns.Provide reporting and effective communication to stakeholders.
Promote an environment focused on Lean best practices.
Achieve established performance targets and support business objectives.
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ethical practices, relevant cGMP requirements, business regulations, and the Code of Conduct.
Assist with the revision and maintenance of sourcing-related procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CSCP certification preferred.
More than 10 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or food industry, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Significant experience working in a research, development, or engineering environment.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
English proficiency is required as the incumbent must regularly interact with suppliers located outside Quebec whose primary language of communication is English.
SAP experience is considered an asset.
Strong background in international sourcing.
Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
High level of accountability and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
Knowledge of project management and/or stage-gate methodologies.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Strong business acumen focused on profitability and value creation.
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