Senior Procurement Consultant - Hamilton, Canada - Hamilton Health Sciences

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Unit Summary

Procurement manages over $200M in spend annually and is responsible for over 1,000 contracts that are used across Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation by multiple end users at multiple sites. Procurement is responsible for the acquisition of goods and services within the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, which sets out procurement rules in the purchase of goods and services with public funds under the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act.
The Supply Chain Logistics Portfolio provides integrated procurement and supplies distribution support across the Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre, the Hamilton General Hospital, St. Peter's - Maplewood, McMaster and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital sites. Primary functions include procurement, contract development, management & administration, and supply chain distribution. In addition the program supports the procurement needs for all capital and major redevelopment projects and manages formal relationships with GPO's and other strategic alliances including Mohawk Supply Chain Services – a Shared Services Organization providing the hospital's warehousing and JIT inventory system support, among other services.

Delivers senior process and policy guidance for all procurement functions and is responsible for providing contract, sourcing and procurement consultative services to multiple Hospital end-users/groups. Accountable for placing orders, expediting and managing the scheduled deliveries and installation of equipment into existing and newly renovated or constructed facilities.

Monday to Friday. 37.5 hours per week.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, Business Administration or Finance
2. 7 years experience with large procurement initiatives and strategies
3. 5 years experience in public sector procurement
4. 5 years experience working in a large complex organization
5. 7 years experience negotiating for both price and legal terms and conditions
6. Demonstrated leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills
7. Demonstrated ability to expedite the decision-making process using value analysis techniques
8. Demonstrated excellence in communication, team building, and the ability to initiate and model positive change
9. PC proficiency and knowledge of spreadsheet, database, project management and word-processing software
applications to access/analyze financial data and to prepare reports and correspondence
10. Excellent skills in work organization and operating under pressure

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.

Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.

To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.

Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Operations at , Ext for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.

This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment

Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset