Buyer

3 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada University Health Network Full time

**Job Posting #: 918541**

**Site: 700 University Avenue
- Ontario Power Generation Building**

**Department: Procurement**

**Reports to: Senior Manager, Purchasing**

**Hours:37.5 hours per week**

**Salary: $53,352-$66,690 annually (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)**

**Status: Permanent, Full-Time**

**Posted Date: April 26, 2023**

**Closing Date: Until Filled**

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

**Position Summary**

As a key member of the Procurement Management Office, the Buyer role will support and lead all purchasing activities of goods and services for the University Health Network (UHN). This role has a strong working relationship with all department key stakeholders requiring exceptional customer service skills.
- This is a Hybrid role and we are looking for 3 Buyers. _

**Duties**
- Review, verify and perform order entry of requisitions received from clients and generate subsequent purchase orders for goods and services in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with UHN’s Procurement Policy and Procedures.
- Educate clients and suppliers concerning relevant purchasing policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with procurement team to maintain adequate departmental coverage and ensure service level commitments are met.
- Assist End Users with inquiries locating items or vendors within the system or existing contracts. ?
- Request quotations from vendors when necessary and perform analysis to prepare recommendations. ?
- Gathers and analyzes supplier data and information to determine viability of new suppliers. ?
- Resolve problems (i.e. backorders, ETA’s, pricing discrepancies, unit of measure etc.), expedite orders and coordinate repairs and returns. ?
- Review and resolve any discrepancies (e.g 3-way match exceptions), while liaising with clients, Accounts Payable, Receiving, and Suppliers on a weekly basis.
- Participate in completing various reports and maintaining purchasing related databases.

**Qualifications**
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a Buyer role required.
- Recent Public Purchasing experience in Healthcare environment is an asset.
- Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, supply chain) or equivalent work experience
- Professional designation or certification through the Ontario Public Buyer Association (OPBA), Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP), Materials Management, APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or working toward is an asset.
- Familiarity in the use of SAP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, Bonfire’s Procurement Software and/or other tendering systems is an asset.
- Knowledge of BPS directives, CETA, CFTA and other trade agreements is an asset.
- Advanced skill level with MS Office, (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong analytical abilities and mathematical aptitude.
- Solid experience working within a defined buying process/methodology.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders.
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrates a commitment to providing a high level of customer service, with an acute understanding of the -client and their needs; utilizes sound judgment and decision making.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with competing priorities performing time sensitive tasks.
- Ability to perform in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the hospital.

**Why join UHN?**

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
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