Buyer

Join Pillar5 Pharma and be part of a company dedicated to producing high-quality sterile ophthalmic products that improves patients’ vision and quality of life.

From our facility in Arnprior, our team provides a supportive environment where you will gain valuable industry experience and have opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career within the organization.

Pillar5 is seeking an experienced buyer to join the team.

The Buyer will be a key contributor responsible for all aspects of purchasing and vendor negotiations across Pillar5 facilities.

This role plays an integral part in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of materials while supporting operational efficiency and business objectives.

This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Warehousing, Manufacturing, Finance, Technical Services, and Quality Operations, as well as external suppliers, to maintain uninterrupted supply and support the successful execution of business objectives.

• Procure materialsrequiredto support production schedules, ensuringtimelydelivery and completion of required documentation.
• Manage backorders and supply issues, communicating risks and resolutions to cross-functional teams.
• Build andmaintainsupplier relationships, including performance reviews, vendor scorecards, and cost management initiatives.
• Partner with suppliers and Quality Assurance to resolve quality and supply concerns and mitigate risks.
• Negotiate pricing, service, and supply agreements while supporting ongoing supplier performance and development.
• Source and qualify new suppliers for New Product Introductions (NPIs), including cost analysis and contract negotiations.
• Maintain supplier, material, and purchasing data within the ERP/MRP system and manage supplier change requests.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives, including reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Assistwith budgeting activities and support departmental and siteobjectives.
• Review supplier agreements and apply ethical sourcing practices to achieve cost savings and supply chain effectiveness.