Buyer - Owen Sound, Canada - Grey Bruce Health Services

Grey Bruce Health Services

Verified Company

Owen Sound, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

DEPARTMENT:
MATERIAL MANAGEMENT

POSITION LOCATION:
OWEN SOUND

CLOSING DATE:
AUGUST 8, 2023

UNION AFFILIATION:
OPSEU - CLERICAL

STATUS:
FULL-TIME

WAGE RATE:
$ $26.677

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, Material Management, the incumbent is responsible for the procurement of supplies, analyzing trends, sourcing competitive products, and assisting staff as required.

To support our strategic direction of Quality Patient Care, the buyer is required to have the knowledge and skills necessary to obtain goods and services in a strategic, ethical and transparent manner.

This position requires a strong team member that embraces collaboration within all departments and staff.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required

Successful completion of High School Diploma and a minimum one year of experience in healthcare supply chain, or postsecondary diploma in Business/Supply Chain Management/Logistics
Successful Completion of SCMA course Supply Management
Procurement or Strategic Sourcing or an equivalent 13 week introduction to supply chain course
Certificate in Healthcare Supply Management or willingness to obtain within twelve months
Thorough knowledge of supply chain processes and healthcare products (to be tested)
Experience with Materiel Management Database software, Medisolution
Knowledge of database fundamentals, standardization and quality
Excellent computer skills: procurement systems, reporting systems, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word to be tested)
Ability to understand, respect and maintain ethics and confidentiality at all times
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to adapt within a fastpaced, rapidly changing environment
Ability to prioritize effectively within the changing environment
Ability to multitask efficiently
Ability to maintain a high level attention to detail required
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to be a strong team member
Ability to work effectively within a team approach
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
Adherence to GBHS 'CARE' Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and 'LEAD' Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a safe workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at GBHS through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes