Corporate Buyer

2 months ago


Ottawa, Canada The Ottawa Hospital Full time

**About The Ottawa Hospital**:

- Inspired by research and driven by compassionThe Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada’s largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region.- From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

**Position Information**:

- Join our team as a Corporate Buyer-
**Rotation/Shifts**:

- Days, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts (08:00-16:00).- For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

**What you will do**:

- Establish terms and conditions for contracts/agreements including, but not limited to; pricing, rebate structures, logístical information, restocking fees, and terms for return of goods;
- Request quotations from vendors when necessary as per TOH purchasing policy;
- Throughout the lifespan of an agreement evaluate a company’s performance reliability and solvency;
- Work with companies to resolve issues of supply, demand and cost;
- Provide supply and cost analysis to management and the operations team;
- Administer and manage contract documents while recording anomalies and deficiencies within The Ottawa Hospital’s Oracle ERP system;
- Communicate any contractual changes to the data administration team;
- Research possible substitutions for cost savings opportunities;
- Handle requests regarding source of supply, delivery scheduling and availability of products and service;
- Perform conflict resolution between vendors and end users pertaining to supply suitability, expectations and execution;
- Communicate and meet with vendor representatives;
- Ensure that all procurement activity follows appropriate guidelines and policies.

**Basic Requirements**:

- Completion of at least two years in a related program in a field related to Commerce/Business, Health Science, Arts and Design, Computers and Technology, Sciences, Social Sciences, Legal Studies or Engineering; in Business Administration or equivalent;
- Introduction to Procurement/Buying course from Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), OR Procurement course/Strategic Sourcing course from Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or an equivalent procurement or buying related course with a minimum of two years related experience;
- Minimum two years’ recent procurement experience;
- Strong Knowledge of Word, Excel and office 365
- Data Entry (4000 keystrokes/hour);
- Understanding of RFP and tendering process;
- Knowledge of regulations concerning procurement, licensing and transportation of hazardous materials and operations guidelines;
- Knowledge of industry and business practices involving sales, production and supply to spend procurement funds efficiently and effectively;
- Must possess intellectual knowledge to understand and interpret legal tenders and contractual documents;
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills (to assist in responding to complaints from unsuccessful bidders);
- Familiarity with National Revenue Tax and Customs and Tariff Regulations;
- Cost analysis methods and techniques;
- Knowledge of management process to resolve procurement issues to maximize the use of departmental funds;
- Extensive knowledge of materials management cycle;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to clarify for vendors: terms and conditions of proposed tenders and RFP’s, procurement policies, technical and legal information;
- Exceptional oral and written skills to prepare requests for quotations and provide accurate, clear, and concise correspondence;
- Must demonstrate exceptional mathematics, analytical, and financial computing skills;
- Must possess tact and extremely good judgment and exhibit professionalism and respect confidentiality guidelines;
- Ability to multi task and handle constant interruptions;
- Eligible to work in Canada.

**What you can expect from us**:

- The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resourc


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