Buyer

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a full time Buyer to join our Purchasing team for a 6-month contract

Reporting to the Purchasing Supervisor, Supply Chain, the Buyer is responsible for processing purchase orders in SickKids' PeopleSoft ERP system. The successful candidate will also interact closely with internal clients and vendor partners, ensuring the effective ordering of goods and services, and the timely completion of the Procure-to-Pay process.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

• Utilizing the Peoplesoft procurement system to process purchase orders for required information indicated by requestors, including Stores inventory and Stockless replenishment program
• Review purchase orders to ensure compliance to hospital policy and Provincial directives
• Monitor dispatch of purchase orders to ensure effective release/dispatch to vendor and
• Work with internal and external partners to resolve any issues (IT, GHX, etc.)
• Interface with end users to ensure effective ordering of supplies
• Proactively monitor and expedite backorders and work with Supply Chain team and end users to identify and order appropriate substitutions
• Review and resolve invoice match exceptions in cooperation with accounts payable and receiving
• Maintain effective relationships with Supply Chain team, vendors and internal clients, providing timely and clear communication
• Backup other buyers as required and work collaboratively with procurement team to maintain adequate departmental coverage and ensure service level commitments are met
• Identify and recommend opportunities for process optimization as appropriate

Here's What You'll Need

• College Diploma in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of hands-on experience in a Healthcare Procurement role is strongly preferred
• Previous experience working in a Healthcare procurement environment with inventory experience is strongly preferred
• Advanced MS Office skills including Excel
• Strong Proficiency in an ERP Procurement module - PeopleSoft strongly preferred
• Proven ability to proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to find innovative solutions
• Ability to function in a high demand, fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Highly motivated, customer focused team player
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• An eye for detail and strong time management skills
• Self-starter, works well without constant supervision and able to perform well under pressure
• A commitment to understanding and aiding in the pursuit of equity, diversity & inclusion

Here's what you'll love

• A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
• A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
• For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.

Employment Type: 6-month contract- 1.00FTE

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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