Description
Job Title: Buyer
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (10-Month Contract)
Location: Windsor, Ontario (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Pay Rate: $31.00/hour + 4% vacation pay
Start Date: August 4, 2025
Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Buyer to support our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Windsor, ON. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented procurement professional with a strong background in manufacturing or GMP environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze daily MRP data for raw material and packaging component requirements
- Manage purchase costs, support production planning, and maintain optimal inventory value
- Issue and maintain purchase orders, including item master input and updates in MRP systems
- Develop competitive sourcing opportunities for materials, equipment, and supplies
- Contribute to strategic supply base development and company initiatives
- Respond to internal and external changes in material demand and availability
- Perform additional purchasing and supply chain support tasks as needed
Qualifications:
- 2–3 years' experience in a manufacturing, pharmaceutical, or GMP purchasing environment
- Experience with purchasing in both Canada and the U.S.
- Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field
- Experience using ERP/MRP systems
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Highly organized, results-driven, and able to perform under tight deadlines
- Calm and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations
Additional Information:
- Background check required
- Own vehicle required – occasional travel to Strathroy facility (once per month)
Why Work with Kelly?
- Pay rate: $31.00/hour + 4% vacation pay
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Opportunity to expand your expertise in procurement and vendor negotiations while supporting a high-performing supply chain team in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
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About Kelly®
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Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
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