Buyer – Logistics

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Posted February 21, 2025
Last updated February 21, 2025

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Salary Range: $26.69 to $27.49 hourly

Posting Closes: March 3, 2025 – 4:00 pm

PURPOSE:

To maintain a continuity of product and service in accordance with established standards/policy/procedure with a minimum inventory investment consistent with economic advantage and support department purchasing initiatives with price and source options.

DUTIES:

  1. To support the purchasing function for all SAH operations as needed by ensuring adequate levels of inventory are maintained in all designated inventory locations while utilizing our materials management systems.
  2. Ensure orders are placed in a timely manner based on procurement and vendor thresholds.
  3. Make strategic buying decisions to capitalize on vendor discounts, market stock status and to reduce transportation costs.
  4. Supply and service contract management and maintenance including delegated negotiation, computer data and general file maintenance.
  5. Ensure Meditech is updated with current data elements such as vendors, pricing and contract agreements
  6. Support the Electronic Data Interface (EDI) environment using the provided portables and reports to correct and up-date information to ensure the seamless flow of data elements between all parties.
  7. Monitor, analyze and act on various system reports to improve efficiency and the utilization of supplies.
  8. Maintain statistical data and for value analysis and reporting.
  9. Act as resource to clients in identifying and analyzing alternative purchase options including substitutes.
  10. Support the Accounts Payable department and its goal to process invoices in a timely manner by ensuring accuracy.
  11. Primary of contact with vendors for addressing non-compliance in their fulfillment role.
  12. Maintain effective automated reorder program.
  13. Participate in committee activities as directed.
  14. Support contract management.
  15. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Community College Diploma and/or University Degree in business related field.
  2. Experience in purchasing in a high volume and dynamic environment.
  3. Strong computer literacy in the use of Microsoft tools including the development of spreadsheets using Excel, creating & formatting documents using Word, and use of Outlook or other comparable e-mail applications to communicate effectively.

SKILLS & ABILITY:

  1. Ability to quickly prioritize work and multi task
  2. Works effectively and efficiently as a team member in a fast paced & stressful environment.
  3. Strong Customer service, interpersonal, and telephone skills
  4. Ability to maintain and strengthen working relationships with both internal and external customers
  5. Strong organizational and time management skills
  6. Proficiency and accuracy in clerical tasks including data entry, keyboarding, filing systems, documentation etc.
  7. Knowledge of hospital software applications such as Meditech, ADT, ADM and PHA, and Xerox preferred
  8. Knowledge of value analysis, health care market, Hospital software applications such as Meditech, report writer and related inventory management programs
  9. Behavior consistent with Hospital Mission, ICCARE Values and Standards of Performance.

Note: Because of the changing nature of the work and work to be done, other responsibilities and duties may by assigned and qualifications may be adjusted from time to time.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.sah.on.ca/careers/Buyer- Logistics- Full Time