Purchasing Clerk, Material Management

ROLE OVERVIEW

Under the direction of the Director of Materials Management the Purchasing Clerk will assist with the acquisition of equipment, supplies and services. In addition, he/she will act as a liaison to sales representatives. This is a current in-person vacancy, working day shifts - Monday to Friday.

POSITION AND COMPENSATION

Salary: 27.85 - 29.74 per hour

Location: Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Department: Material Management

Term: Casual

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 education
• Successful completion of the Healthcare Supply Chain Management Training Certificate or willingness to enroll within six months
• Post secondary courses related to Purchasing or Materials Management required
• A minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a computerized purchasing position
• Knowledge of hospital purchasing and receiving
• Knowledge of EDI and other electronic ordering systems
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Knowledge of medical supply and equipment products and terminology
• Demonstrated analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to enroll in further Materials Management education programs as required

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be physically capable of performing job including: extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, etc.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize workload while functioning independently with minimum supervision.
• Must have above average public relations skills combined with the ability to relate well under pressure in a positive, courteous, cooperative manner. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with end-users and vendors.
• Must be able to work productively and independently, with an emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail, in a high pressure, demanding setting with frequent distractions and interruptions.
• Strong team player
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills - verbal and written
• Proven good attendance record
• Follows safe and healthy work practices and maintain a safe, healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established reporting mechanisms for injuries, illness and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and procedures.
• Must be available for call-ins

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment. When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.

We thank all those that express interest in this exciting position; kindly note that due to high volumes of interests, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.