Buyer - Procurement

**Req ID: 150954**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location: Northern** **Zone, Colchester East Hants Health Centre**
**Department: SCO Procurement CEH**
**Type of Employment: Casual** **Casual Relief** (3%** **FTE) x 1** **position(s)**
**Status: CUPE** **Admin Professionals** Position**
**Posting Closing Date: 7-Aug-23**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Manager, Procurement or designate, the Buyer assists with the procurement needs in an assigned area of the commodities and/or services including inventory, planning, requisition, review, supplies selection, order placement, follow-up, complying with national and provincial Health Canada standards. Under the Supply Chain Operations, the Buyer will exhibit sound professional judgment and initiative while working within the Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Direction of the Nova Scotia Health (NSH) and incorporates into daily practice the core competencies and values of the organization.

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- Grade 12 or GED required
- Two (2) year post-secondary program in Business Administration or PMAC Certificate or an acceptable combination of education and experience may be considered
- Two (2) or more years’ experience in a purchasing environment within a healthcare setting preferred
- Exhibits excellent oral and written communication skills within a customer service environment
- Experience working with SAP Purchasing and Inventory modules an asset
- Experience working within a team office environment
- Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control and inventory replenishment within a healthcare setting an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical products and terminology an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) with the ability to perform accurate data entry, and the ability to acquire new computer skills as necessary
- Excellent problem solving, analytical, planning and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to promoting a culture of respect that supports safety, ethical practices, cultural awareness and organizational health
- Duties of the position include standing, sitting, keyboarding, telephone duties, dealing with stressful situations for time-sensitive deadlines, working flexible hours as necessary and traveling within NSH and other areas as necessary
- Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

**Hours**:

- Casual Relief Position

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$22.40 - $26.08 hourly

**Once You've Applied**

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

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