Bilingual Procurement Specialist

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Distribution

Work Location: Markham

Work Arrangement: Remote

Work Hours: Standard Business Hours Monday to Friday

Travel Required: No

A proudly Canadian company, Sentrex Health Solutions is a fully integrated specialty distributor and patient support provider for pharmaceutical manufacturers, physicians, and their patients. We provide innovative solutions focused on ensuring patients have access and the support they need to maximize their treatment outcomes. We do this through strategic distribution models and patient support programs that are backed by powerful, integrated technology, a dedicated in-house creative agency, and experienced, cross-functional teams. Our core capabilities include Specialty Pharmacy Services, Customized Solutions for Warehouse, Wholesale & Distribution, Patient Support Programs, Strategic Creative Services as well as HCP & Clinic Services.

Come and join our team! But first, let us tell you why we love working here:

• We are 100% Canadian with locations across the country
• State-of-the-art facilities to provide high-quality products and services
• The opportunity to be a part of a winning, high-performing team
• Collaborative, engaging workplace culture – we are passionate about our people!
• Flexible working environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Diverse and inclusive culture where your talent and commitment to excellence is welcomed and valued
• High-growth environment that provides opportunities for learning and growth supported by our Employee Development Program and industry-leading, in-house corporate training offered throughout the year
  
  
  

The Opportunity:

The Procurement Specialist (Buyer) is responsible for the procurement, sourcing and inventory management of drugs and supplies to maintain Sentrex Distribution optimal inventory levels. This role will include managing accounts, monitoring inventory levels, creating purchase orders, sourcing products, completing vendor and SKU inventory analysis, update reports and completing ad hoc requests for all Sentrex Health Solutions business divisions. The position will support the team for proactively seek opportunities for cost savings and process efficiencies.

A Day in the Life (What you will do here):

• Creates weekly and ad hoc purchase orders for all Sentrex Health Solutions business divisions
• Monitor stock levels, open purchase orders and communicates backorders to internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures SKU’s are maintained and submitted to the Procurement Manager/Finance (such as Min, Max, re-order, SKU updates) for review, approval and updating
• Support the distribution team with managing and maintaining stock levels of non-inventory products
• Assist with data/order entry and report analysis as required
• Source new products, product pricing review and product set up
• Manage product and inventory transitions
• Perform backorder and allocation analysis and assessments
• Reconcile inventory reports and assist with investigations weekly/monthly/as required
• Assist with preparation of department documentation and communication
• Maintains department reports daily/weekly/monthly (as required)
• Completes returns and disposals to vendors (monthly or as needed)
• Assist with invoice and product receipt investigations with the warehouse and finance team
• Collaborate with teams on continuous improvement projects
• Support system Master data management with Finance across systems
• Additional duties as requested by the Manager
  
  
  

What you need to ensure you are set up for success:

• College/University Diploma in business and/or supply chain management
• Preferred 6+ years experience in Sourcing, Inventory Management, Inventory Analysis, Vendor Management and/or related experience in the Healthcare/Pharmaceutical industry
• Experience with sourcing and purchasing medication, supplies and equipment
• Experience with forecasting and inventory control practices
• Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Experience with Sage 300 is preferred
• Demonstrated experience using MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) creating reports and inventory analysis
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to multi-task and handle fluctuating workloads
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Excellent customer service skills collaborating with internal and external stakeholders
• Motivated self-starter that works proactively and effectively
• Fluently bilingual English/French written and spoken
  
  
  

What makes you a great fit for this team:

• Your commitment to providing a high level of service to your internal and external clients.
• You are highly adaptable with a track record of success during times of growth and organizational change.
• You have a proven track record of developing trust and influence at multiple levels.
• You demonstrate an impactful and candid communication style.
• You have exceptional organizational skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, management, and stakeholders.
  
  
  

Why join Sentrex?

We value our employees! Our permanent full-time employees are provided with a:

• Competitive Salary and generous vacation entitlement
• Wellness Program (5 paid days off for your well-being!)
• Paid Sick Days
• Competitive Benefits Package including Dental & Extended Health Benefits, AD&D, LTD & Employee/Dependent Life Insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• RRSP Matching Program
  
  
  

Sentrex Health Solutions is proud to be an equal opportunity employer demonstrated by our commitment to diversity, inclusion, belonging, equity, and accessibility. We provide a safe space for all team members to express their individuality within our corporate culture.

We encourage you to apply and accept all applications. We realize that not every candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we would love to learn more about you!

Accommodations can be made available upon request for those candidates taking part in the selection process