Junior Buyer

About You:

You are a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a passion for enabling innovation through efficient supply chain management. You thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and are motivated by the opportunity to support the development and manufacturing of cutting-edge diagnostics. Your expertise in sourcing hardware components and chemicals, combined with your strong negotiation and project management skills, makes you an invaluable partner to our engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Top 5 Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that all ad-hoc procurement needed to support R&D and operations is executed
• Manage relationships with suppliers and service providers with the goal of smoothing operations and coordinating delivery of goods or services.
• Update and manage MISys master data: Items, BOMs, Suppliers, Jobs, & Locations.
• Assist in receiving and inventory management activities in the warehouse.
• Assist in all transportation and logistics related activities including customs clearances.
• Sourcing and Procurement:
• Execute procurement for indirect categories such as professional services, production & lab supplies, test material, prototypes, machinery and transportation services.
• Solicit, evaluate and analyze supplier quotes, negotiate prices, and payment terms of agreements and contracts.
• Advise internal customers on procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stages of the procurement cycle
• Support R&D, engineering, manufacturing operations, facilities and maintenance teams to navigate the procurement process.
• Monitor and report on cost performance against budget.
• Ensure accurate data input into project management and supply chain business systems or digital tools.
• Assist in backflushing or inventory reconciliation processes when required.
• Supplier Management:
• Work in conjunction with the supply chain leads to developing a portfolio of suppliers.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers with the goal of ensuring high quality, on-time delivery and optimal pricing.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations, manage lead times, and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing.
• Master Data Management:
• Monitor and update master data in MISys to ensure that the system reflects any changes in Vital Bio’s manufacturing processes or purchasing requirements: Items, BOMs, Suppliers, Jobs, & Locations.
• Input and update new part number and BOM data in MISys after release of change orders or design documentation.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Ensure safe storage of supply chain related documentation with the goal of audit preparedness.
• Monitor, track and archive all change notices from suppliers and raise appropriate change control processes when necessary. Ensure accurate documentation compliance from suppliers with the goal of GMP compliance.
• Work with the QA/C department to manage supplier change control actions to ensure an appropriate change control process is reflected within the Vital Bio supply chain.
• Warehousing & Logistics Support:
• Assist in receiving, put-away and shipping of any shipment or goods within Vital’s supply chain.
• Provide support in monitoring and tracking inbound and outbound freight when required.
• Assist in periodic cycle counts and aid in discrepancy reconciliation.
• Execute Return-to-Vendor (RTV) processes and ensure process closure via refunds or replacements.
• Support and execute inventory transfer & dispensing requests from all internal departments.
• Assist in execution of inventory allocations required for the execution of Picklists.
• Assist in customs clearance operations via third party brokers.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with all categories of logistics service providers: freight carriers, parcel carriers and 3PLs (Third Party Logistics Service providers).
• Troubleshooting:
• Identify and resolve issues stemming from usage of MISys for purchasing, receiving, shipping or inventory related activities.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff on MES functionalities.
• Process Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in procurement, production planning and inventory processes, both native and external to MISys.
  

What You’ll Need:

• Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, business, finance or supply chain fields or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
• Exposure to basic vendor management and purchasing activities.
• Understanding of inventory management fundamentals.
• Exposure to purchasing, warehousing and inventory management in regulated manufacturing settings.
• Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to handle and manipulate data in form of spreadsheets or from ERP systems
  

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in regulated industries (e.g., medical device, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals).
• Familiarity with quality systems and regulatory requirements for hardware and chemicals.
• Appreciation of puns!
  
  

Why Join Us?

At Vital, you will:

• Support the procurement hub of materials that power groundbreaking diagnostics and real-time patient care.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative team that values respect, dependability, and growth.
• Take ownership of your work while contributing to life-changing advancements in healthcare diagnostics.
• Grow professionally through exposure to cutting-edge technology and cross-functional collaboration.
  
  

About Vital

Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.

Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.

We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.

Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.