Purchasing/Inventory Lead

Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list. Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings. Our Transitional Care Units (TCUs) are 24/7 facilities that help patients transition from hospital. As Purchasing & Inventory Lead, you’ll play a critical role in ensuring these units are fully equipped to deliver exceptional care. This position combines strategic purchasing with hands‑on inventory management and direct support to clinical teams on the unit. What You’ll Be Doing Work directly on the unit to receive, verify, and distribute inventory to clinical floors, ensuring staff have timely access to essential supplies. Lead end‑to‑end procurement of healthcare equipment, supplies, and services for daily operations and new site launches. Collaborate with Clinical Managers to forecast needs, maintain optimal stock levels, and implement Kanban and other inventory management processes. Monitor stock and manage replenishment, ensuring accuracy and readiness for patient care. Arrange and track orders for timely delivery; oversee asset tagging and preventative maintenance. Build and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and public sector directives. Analyze market and healthcare trends to make informed purchasing decisions. Coordinate short‑term service needs (e.g., movers, installers, repair techs). Participate in quality and safety initiatives, including proactive Health & Safety activities and reporting. What You Bring Post‑secondary education in business, supply chain, logistics, or related field; APICS or Lean Six Sigma certifications are assets. 5+ years’ experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain—preferably in healthcare. Familiarity with IPAC standards and healthcare equipment. Strong communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in MS Office and purchasing/ERP systems. What’s in It for You Competitive compensation. Comprehensive health and dental benefits and group retirement savings. Tuition reimbursement opportunities after one year to support your continued learning. A meaningful role where your work directly supports patient care and recovery. Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID‑19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please speak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. “At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individual’s purpose, potential and wellbeing.” At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have. Primary Location ON-Kingston #J-18808-Ljbffr