Buyer/planner

**Job category**: Procurement
**Job posting ID**: 4470

**Employment status**:Temporary full-time
**Position's anticipated end date**:2025-04-30

**Classification**:PTS/MGT/IT B
**Salary/Rate of pay**:$61,500 - $70,000

**Application deadline**: 2023-05-19

**Somewhere in Canada there’s a life you can save.**

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians. Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

**Join Canada’s Lifeline** and make a meaningful difference every day.

**About the role**

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a **Temporary Full-Time Buyer/Planner** to join our dynamic **Procurement team** in** Ottawa**. The work of a Buyer/Planner is integral to Canadian Blood Services’ role as Canada’s Lifeline.

In this role, you will analyze, monitor, and manage inventory levels for medical supplies at the Canadian Blood Services site. You will also, provide procurement services for the acquisition of general supplies, using Material Requirement Planning in SAP for medical supplies, and make recommendations for changes to inventory levels at sites in coordination with business owners.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Liaise with medical supply business owners to establish quantities and shipping schedules for medical supplies based on forecasts and supplier lead times.
- Pro-actively monitor inventory levels and MRP output to ensure accuracy, completeness, and efficient management of inventory levels to reduce the financial risk of obsolescence.
- Interpret and analyze requirements and specifications of clients, including reviewing requisition documents, evaluating operational issues and policies, systems data, and standards. Initiates and processes requests.
- Assess and compare quotation to ensure the right product is purchased from the right company, at the right price and quality along with the supplier’s ability to deliver on time.
- Investigate and resolve issues from Head Office departments and CBS Sites on defective goods, poor service and/or late deliveries.
- Review discrepancies, and through discussions with supplier and requisitionor, determine best solution.
- Analyze trends and make recommendations for improvements to process. As part of the team, establish and implement improved techniques and methods of procurement activities for client departments.
- Collect and interpret data on assigned procurement and supply activities. Produce documentation in support of various service activities.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management.
- Completion of APICS syllabus and looking towards obtaining CPIM designation, would be considered an asset.
- Three to four years of job-related experience in the procurement field.
- Two to three years of SAP experience both from a Material Management standpoint and a Financial, Controlling standpoint.
- An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

**Required skills**:

- Strong communication skills in English and strong analytical skills are essential.
- Ability to work effectively with various levels of management.
- Strong understanding of supply management concepts.
- Experience with computer systems is essential. Experience with, SAP, Excel and MS Word are a definite asset.
- GMP training and/or experience would be an asset.

**Benefits**:

- Competitive base salary range
- Annual Performance Award up to 5%
- Payments in lieu of vacation and benefits
- Defined benefits pension plan
- Employee discounts, wellness programs, and career advancement opportunities

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.**If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.**

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.