Purchasing Buyer

QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12 education (MB Standards)
- One (1) year equivalent full time experience with Materiels Management procurement functions within the last three (3) years
- Demonstrated knowledge of computerized inventory control systems
- Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting practices
- Other combinations of suitable education and experience may be considered.
- Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
- Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
- Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures in a changing environment
- Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
- Demonstrated communication skills
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
- Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
- Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team

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Under the general direction of the Regional Manager Supply Chain, Materiels Management, the incumbent is involved in all aspects of procurement in a health care setting.

**Overview**:

- Purchases and receives supplies to the appropriate facility or program within assigned geographical area.
- Issues Purchase Orders to vendors / companies as approved by the Regional Manager Supply Chain.
- Verifies shipments with the information on packing slip and reports any discrepancy or damage to the vendor and / or shipping company.
- Approves invoices and submits for payment in accordance with policy.
- Maintains copies of all Purchase Orders issued for audit purposes.
- Maintains computerized materiels management system.
- Contacts suppliers / vendors for pricing and information as required.
- Communicates with suppliers regarding invoice discrepancies.
- Assumes responsibility for tracking and documentation of defective inventory products and takes appropriate action with suppliers in conjunction with the Regional Manager.
- Ensures familiarity and keeps up to date with approved supply contracts / companies.
- Works in conjunction with and communicates regularly with other Purchasing Buyers to streamline orders and reduce costs wherever possible.
- Develops alternate sources of both critical and single sourced items to ensure ongoing supply.
- Monitors vendor performance pertinent to factors such as quality, lead time, delivery performance, etc.
- Expedites orders, ensuring the timely arrival of goods and / or services and promptly relaying any late deliveries and / or substitutions to the user departments.
- Other duties as assigned.

JOB INFORMATIONs

**Close Date**:
Dec 12, 2024 4:00 PM
**EFT**
1.00
**Employment Status**:
Full Time Indefinite Term. Term Start Date: 15th December 2024
**Anticipated Shift**
Days
**Anticipated shift length**:
7.50 hour shifts
**Wage Rate**:
As per collective agreement
**Department**:
Materiels Management
**Site**:
Neepawa District Memorial Hospital
**Additional Sites**:
**Location / Home Base**:
Neepawa
**HR Posting Number**:
NESS245181
**Posting Date**:
Dec 05, 2024