Specialist, Sourcing, R&D and New Product Introduction

Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 12, 2026
Experience: More than 10 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or food industry, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 12, 2026

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Job Description

Job Title: Specialist, Sourcing, R&D and New Product Introduction

Req Id: 2028

Posting Start Date: 11/5/26

Job Description:

About Jubilant Radiopharma

At Jubilant Radiopharma, we help advance healthcare every day. Through our pharmaceutical expertise, we support the development and delivery of essential products that assist healthcare professionals and patients across North America.

We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to contribute to our shared success.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Sourcing, this role is responsible for sourcing raw materials and finished goods in support of Research & Development (R&D) and New Product Introduction activities. The successful candidate will build strategic supplier partnerships, support innovation initiatives, and help optimize cost, quality, and supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

Provide sourcing support to the R&D and New Product Introduction teams.
Plan, organize, and coordinate sourcing activities related to development projects.
Identify, evaluate, select, and negotiate with existing and new suppliers.
Source and negotiate raw materials and finished goods while optimizing total cost of ownership.
Ensure suppliers meet quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Participate in the Vision Vendor program to strengthen strategic partnerships.
Generate cost savings, improve payment terms, and conduct make-versus-buy analyses.
Review, implement, and maintain supplier contracts and long-term supply agreements.
Minimize risk when introducing new suppliers and promote sustainable sourcing solutions.
Support new product launches.
Drive supplier quality issue resolution in partnership with cross-functional teams.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers.
Manage supplier-related CAPAs and returns.
Provide reporting and effective communication to stakeholders.
Promote an environment focused on Lean best practices.
Achieve established performance targets and support business objectives.
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), ethical practices, relevant cGMP requirements, business regulations, and the Code of Conduct.
Assist with the revision and maintenance of sourcing-related procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CSCP certification preferred.
More than 10 years of experience in a similar role within the pharmaceutical or food industry, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Significant experience working in a research, development, or engineering environment.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
English proficiency is required as the incumbent must regularly interact with suppliers located outside Quebec whose primary language of communication is English.
SAP experience is considered an asset.
Strong background in international sourcing.
Excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
High level of accountability and attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and prioritization abilities.
Knowledge of project management and/or stage-gate methodologies.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
Strong business acumen focused on profitability and value creation.

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Responsibilities

Source raw materials and finished goods for R&D and new product introduction, including supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and cost optimization. Build supplier partnerships, support product launches, resolve quality issues and CAPAs, manage sourcing risks, and ensure compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, plus more than 10 years in a similar pharmaceutical or food industry role, preferably in manufacturing, with significant experience in research, development, or engineering. Candidates should have strong international sourcing, negotiation, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; CSCP certification is preferred, and SAP experience is an asset.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing
Negotiation
Cost Optimization
International Sourcing
Supplier Evaluation
Contract Management
Supply Chain Risk Management
Supplier Quality Management
CAPA Management
Project Management
Stage-Gate Methodologies
Lean Best Practices
Problem-Solving
Stakeholder Communication
Microsoft Office

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Keywords

Strategic Sourcing
Raw Materials
Finished Goods
Research And Development
New Product Introduction
Supplier Partnerships
Supplier Evaluation
Supplier Selection
Negotiation
Total Cost Of Ownership
Cost Savings
Payment Terms
Make-Versus-Buy Analysis
Supplier Contracts
Long-Term Supply Agreements
Sustainable Sourcing
Product Launches
Supplier Quality
CAPA
Returns Management
Lean
cGMP
Standard Operating Procedures
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
SAP
CSCP
Project Management
Stage-Gate Methodologies

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