Senior Buyer - Kitchener, ON #355830

Company: Grand River Hospital

Date: 12/04/2019

City: Kitchener, ON

POSITION:

Full Time Senior Buyer

HOURS OF WORK:

7.5 hour shifts

Days – Monday to Friday

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide support to the Purchasing Department to include:

• Coordinate capital equipment trials and evaluations, working with end users and suppliers;

• Implement ongoing Medbuy product conversions;

• Negotiate and implement purchasing contracts;

• Work with supplier representatives and evaluate supplier performance;

• Process requisitions, source product, obtain pricing for specialized commodity groupings;

• Other duties and project work as assigned.

• Contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1 - 3 years of purchasing experiences required, preferably in a hospital setting

• Formal purchasing training at a college or university level is required

• Experience in a health care environment preferred;

• Experience in developing supply and service agreements;

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives;

• Ability to work effectively with physicians, hospital staff and suppliers;

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills;

• Ability to work in a high pressure environment;

• Good attendance record.

Job ID: 2019-1998

Job Type: Full time

Program: Corporate Service

Career Level: Experienced

External Company Name: Grand River Hospital

External Company URL: http://www.grhosp.on.ca/