Procurement Buyer
ARxIUM
Full-time
On-site
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Are you ready to be apart of changing the game for pharmacy automation with next generation solutions? Come join us!
Who We Are:
ARxIUM is a leader in the development of advanced pharmacy technology and solutions. Here you have the opportunity to work with the best experts in the pharmacy health systems sector paving the way with innovative automation hardware and software technologies.
ARxIUM has been providing innovative solutions in the pharmacy automation space for over twenty years and currently serves customers in North America, Europe and Asia. We have offices in Winnipeg and the Chicago Area and work remotely in cities across North America and Europe.
ARxIUM is proud to offer the successful candidate
The buyer position is responsible for managing the inventory for assigned suppliers while maximizing customer service levels and minimizing inventory investment. Recommends and contributes to improve strategies in relation to various contracts, programs and agreements resulting in increased value.
This role is based in Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid).
What You'll Be doing:
Who We Are:
ARxIUM is a leader in the development of advanced pharmacy technology and solutions. Here you have the opportunity to work with the best experts in the pharmacy health systems sector paving the way with innovative automation hardware and software technologies.
ARxIUM has been providing innovative solutions in the pharmacy automation space for over twenty years and currently serves customers in North America, Europe and Asia. We have offices in Winnipeg and the Chicago Area and work remotely in cities across North America and Europe.
ARxIUM is proud to offer the successful candidate
- Medical/Dental/Vision benefits or Health Spending Account
- Company paid Life/ADD insurance
- RRSP/DPSP
- Flexible work schedule
- Generous paid time off
- Employee referral program
- Competitive salary
The buyer position is responsible for managing the inventory for assigned suppliers while maximizing customer service levels and minimizing inventory investment. Recommends and contributes to improve strategies in relation to various contracts, programs and agreements resulting in increased value.
This role is based in Winnipeg, MB (Hybrid).
What You'll Be doing:
- Responsible for obtaining materials/goods from suppliers at the lowest cost consistent with considerations of quality, reliability of source and urgency of need.
- Takes ownership for system forecasts based on historical demand or new customer requirements.
- Partners with suppliers daily and acts as an advocate for the company’s interests relative to suppliers' actions and policies.
- Develops new solutions to various tactical challenges ARxIUM faces as it relates to procuring product and supplier relations.
- Reviews and approves supplier data to ensure manufacturing related requirements are met.
- Builds and maintains relationships with suppliers and distribution centers to achieve and maintain the established service level objective.
- Responsible for pricing issues and reconciling invoice discrepancies while working in conjunction with suppliers, Finance, and Accounts Payable.
- Manages Inventory levels by maintaining service levels, but preventing the purchase of non-productive inventory. Works closely with suppliers to move any non-productive inventory.
- Generates profit enhancing opportunities such as deals, rebates, allowances, new item purchases and promotional activities for the assigned suppliers.
- Manages several contracts, programs and supplier agreements resulting in increased value for both ARxIUM and its customers.
- Participate in events and meetings with supplier representatives.
- Takes responsibility for larger and/or higher profile suppliers.
- Ability to resolve issues independently.
- Performs work that is varied and that may be somewhat difficult in character.
Who We're Looking For:
- Familiarity with fundamental concepts, practices and processes in procurement
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Knowledge of policies, programs & services and products
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong mathematical skills
- Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
- Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices
- Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Sales, Marketing, Computer Science, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Degree in Supply Management or Supply Chain Logistics preferred
2–4 years of directly related, progressively responsible experience
Take a look at your potential career with ARxIUM and apply today.
WE would love to meet you!
WE would love to meet you!