Job Title: Buyer

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Onsite 5 days/week

The Role:

As a Buyer at Fusion, you will source materials at the best value for the company, maintaining strong relationship with the suppliers and working collaboratively with cross functional teams to deliver overall company objectives. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a dynamic organization at the forefront of radiopharmaceutical innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Source, negotiate, and purchase radiopharmaceutical raw and packaging materials, consumables, and services in alignment with project timelines and regulatory requirements.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers; consistently monitor supplier performance, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams including manufacturing, Quality, logistics and supply chain to understand requirements, anticipate demand, and support technical specifications.
• Monitor inventory levels, manage reordering processes, and prevent supply shortages or overstock.
• Ensure all procurement activities conform to internal policies, ethical standards, GMP requirements, and applicable laws/regulations governing radiopharmaceuticals.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, generate regular spend and activity reports, and contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts.
• Identify process enhancements and cost-saving opportunities within the radio conjugate supply chain.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain or Life science or any related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience as a buyer. Preferably in nuclear medicine, pharmaceutical or biotechnology.
• Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., FDA & Health Canada) and understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is desirable.
• Experience working in vendor selection, contract negotiations and managing supplier relationships.
• Familiar with SAP, COUPA and NetSuite.
• Digital mindset, data-driven decision making and inquisitive nature.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Ability to lift and move materials (up to 40 Pounds) and follow safe lifting procedures.

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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 71,379.20 to 93,685.20.

AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

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