Supply Chain Planning & Purchasing Specialist

Cryopak is seeking a results‑driven Supply Chain & Procurement professional with strong experience in purchasing, inventory management, supplier negotiation, transportation coordination, and production support. This role requires a detail‑oriented individual with advanced Excel skills to support inventory analysis, KPI tracking, cost control, and freight optimization. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and committed to maintaining material availability, reducing supply risk, and driving continuous improvement alongside planning, production, quality, finance, and logistics teams.

The Supply Chain & Procurement Specialist is responsible for purchasing all raw materials, equipment, supplies, and services while maintaining inventory levels that meet production needs and company standards. This role also involves evaluating suppliers to ensure the best combination of price, quality, and delivery performance.

Prepare, issue, and manage purchase orders (POs) for raw materials, equipment, and services across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with approved pricing and sourcing strategies.

Maintain appropriate min/max inventory levels to support smooth production while avoiding excess or slow‑moving stock.

Track open POs weekly, confirm shipment schedules, resolve delays, and coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners to secure on‑time deliveries.

Support freight and transportation optimization by comparing carriers, routes, and overall logistics costs.

Benchmark, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing and high-quality performance.

Implement sourcing strategies to reduce single‑source dependency and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Collaborate closely with production planners, plant managers, and maintenance teams to ensure materials are available in line with production schedules.

Track procurement and planning KPIs using advanced Excel reporting and dashboards.

Analyze inventory data and provide actionable insights, including slow‑moving and at‑risk inventory reporting.

Identify cost‑saving opportunities through supplier negotiations, alternate sourcing, and process or logistics improvements.

Work with Sales and project teams to assess material and transportation costs for new products and maintain updated costing documents.

Partner with Quality and suppliers to address non‑conformities and implement corrective actions.

Maintain accurate supplier records, pricing updates, and ERP master data to ensure reliable reporting.

Stay informed on market trends, logistics best practices, and new technologies to drive continuous improvement.

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Inventory Management (Min/Max, safety stock, slow‑moving analysis)

Transportation & Freight Optimization

Logistics & Material Flow Coordination

Advanced Excel Analysis (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, KPIs, dashboards)

ERP Systems & Master Data

Supplier Negotiation & Relationship Management

Cost Analysis, Cost Reduction & Budget Control

KPI Development & Performance Tracking

Production & Materials Planning Support

Quality & Compliance Collaboration

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field

• 3–5 years of purchasing experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel
• Willingness to travel up to 10%

Montreal, QC

Provide supply chain and procurement support for Cryopak sites in Canada, the U.English proficiency is required, as approximately 75% of the workday involves speaking and negotiating with U.based suppliers and participating in daily meetings with peers in the U.