Purchasing Manager

**Company Biography**

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.

People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value _Trust, Courage and Teamwork_. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

**Position Summary**

The Manager of Purchasing is accountable for the timely, efficient and effective operation of the Materials Management Department, including purchasing, receiving, porters, linen, procurement reporting, and Materials Management analysis.

RESPONSBILITIES:

- Providing leadership, effective management and supervise the Materials Management and Purchasing departments, contract management, capital management, receiving, porters, linen, and supply carts.
- Supervise assigned employees. Coach, mentor and evaluate staff, review progress and direct changes as needed.
- Develop, implement, revise and maintain processes and appropriate systems of internal controls.
- Prepare analytical reports, briefing notes, correspondence and recommendations in compliance with BPS Guidelines and hospital procurement policy.
- RFx creation, assembling evaluation teams, and managing the RFx process.
- Determine or negotiate contract terms and conditions, award supplier contracts or recommend contract awards
- Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with existing and potential suppliers to the organization, as well as colleagues and management.
- Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards and practices in supply chain management and be able to act as a resource to the organization in this area.
- Contribute to the development of improved strategic sourcing strategies by leveraging the organization’s buying power to optimize costs, access new suppliers, reduce lead times and guarantee supply.
- Manage and lead vendor dispute, or conflict resolution meetings. Providing support for managers when experiencing service or procurement conflicts.
- Maintains procurement controls by preparing and recommending policies and

procedures
- Lead preparation for year end inventory count and audit.
- Participate in strategic planning sessions.
- Providing advice, direction, and education to all management staff in regards to their roles within the capital planning process
- Recruiting, interviewing, selecting and orienting staff within the respective portfolios.
- Completing performance appraisals, performance management, coaching, mentoring and disciplining where necessary.
- Preparing reports as needed and requested
- Monitoring and approving all Materials Management staff payroll
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by Director, Finance & Materials Management

**Qualifications**

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related business field such as economics, logistics, supply chain management, operations management, finance or statistical analysis preferred
- Enrollment in or completion of a professional designation related to supply chain is an asset.

**Experience**:

- Previous work experience in supply chain management is required.
- Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in supply chain required.
- Previous experience with navigating BPS Guidelines.
- Experience in a Healthcare setting preferred.

Competencies:

- Demonstrated excessive ability to work independently to achieve focused outcomes and objectives. Must be self-directed and able to plan and prioritize workload to complete daily tasks and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrate ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task with efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve independently, through analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution to solve the problem.
- Ability to make complex decisions in line with the strategic goals of the organization.
- Excellent working knowledge of the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive and the competitive procurement process.
- Ability to generate complex reports, correspondence, contracts and financial / statistical reports.
- Experience analyzing business performance and developing business cases.
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism to optimize working relationships with internal and external partners.
- Must have great communication skills for presentations to leadership members and conflict resolutions with internal and external partners.

Other:

- Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and develop