Buyer I - Toronto, Canada - North York General Hospital

North York General Hospital

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Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Bio
IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do.

We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation.

North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first
- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.
Position Summary
Buyer I, Materials Management
You will be responsible for responsible for the purchase of non-stock hospital supplies and equipment. The Purchasing department provides services to all Hospital Departments at the General Division, Branson Division, and Seniors' Health Centre.

You have excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, establishing and maintaining excellent working relationships with end-users and suppliers to maximize the potential of both.

You have the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment and prioritize work effectively. You are a self-motivated individual, working well with mínimal supervision. Also, you are a team player and assist in all other duties as required.

This position supports the hospital's academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and/or transforming care through research and innovation.

This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

Be responsible for the purchase of non-stock hospital supplies and equipment

Obtain pricing, information and other necessary data with respect to supplies and equipment in changing needs and market trends environment

Research and provide information to assist user areas regarding product selection and standardization within the guidelines of the Purchasing Policy of the Hospital

Expedite and return product to suppliers

Answer queries re merchandise arriving at any site without a PO or shipped to our facility in error. Ascertain delivery location or arrange for product return

Arrange for repair of equipment, i.e., dictaphone, addressograph and fax

Set up and maintain Standing Orders

Facilitate contracts department by forwarding all information re additions, deletions and omission.

Process electronic requisitioning as required

Set up/maintains Item, Vendor and EDI database files

Process non-stock invoice exceptions and data input approved invoicing from Accounts Payable

Be responsible for assisting the Manager, Logistics & Manager Supply Chain Services on special projects and other duties as assigned

Meet & strive to exceed departmental metrics, (e.g., E-Req, EDI PO, Req to PO cycle time)

Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Courses at the College level in purchasing

Minimum of five years' experience in a computerized healthcare purchasing/warehouse distribution

Must have knowledge of purchasing practices

Excellent working knowledge of Materials Management environments, i.e., Meditech and SAP

Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel

Accurate keyboarding skills at 40 wpm

Proficient in English, both written and verbal.
What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada's leading hospitals.

This is a Full-time Temporary Position with 8 hours' shifts, day shifts, in the Materials Management department.

We offer a highly competitive total compensation package which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable.

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FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY:

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital's Occupational Health and Safety department.

How to Apply

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Closing Statement

At North York General, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live, including those with disabilities.

North York General is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you