About Apotex Inc.
Apotex is a Canadian-based global health company. We improve everyday access to affordable, innovative medicines and health products for millions of people worldwide, with a broad portfolio of generic, biosimilar, cutting-edge branded pharmaceuticals and consumer health products. Headquartered in Toronto, with regional offices globally, including in the United States, Mexico and India, we are the largest Canadian-based pharmaceutical company and a health partner of choice for the Americas for pharmaceutical licensing and product acquisitions.
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Job Summary
This dual-role position combines category management with strategic business partnering responsibilities to support Apotex’s procurement objectives with a dedicated focus on Apotex R&D; Packaging and ARPL Packaging category
The Procurement Specialist – will serve as the primary liaison between Internal Research & Development (R&D;), launch team, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and external suppliers, supporting the development of innovative packaging devices,



new product launch and post submission requirement. This role is also responsible for leveraging commercial buying power and supplier relationship owned by procurement to ensure maximize the negotiation power and achieve the targeted completion date.Job Responsibilities

Support NPD packaging materials and vendor sourcing, including inhouse component selection and new component sourcing. Participate in manufacturer selection and qualification through cross-functional collaboration. (NPD- current product development)
Support NPD post submission packaging requirements and LPD. (LPD- new product launch)
Ensure SDCs are communicated and assessed prior to commercialization; Support pre-commercialiation OOS events. (SDC- supplier driven change; OOS- out of spec)
Support component improvements and design modifications
Manage supplier readiness for development, submission, launch, and commercial supply
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