Position Profile:
Hennick Humber Hospital. Tomorrow's Healthcare, Today.
Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.
At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!
Join our professional team of Buyers as we work together to deliver compassionate care that is responsive to the healthcare needs of our community. Right now we’re looking for a Buyer to work within the Purchasing department.
Employment Status: Part-time
Hours of Work: Weekdays, Day 8 AM - 4 PM, 8 hours (Subject to change per management rights)
Location: Hennick Humber Hospital, Wilson Site (Cross Site Coverage is Required)
Labour Group: Teamsters Clerical
Reporting Relationship: Manager of Logistics, Purchasing & Mail Room Services
Hourly Rate: $35.178 - $36.208
Position Responsibilities:
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Process all non-inventory purchase orders, based on purchase requisitions received from all departments (on requisition forms and via Meditech on-line requisitions) on a daily basis while abiding by all Hospital’s contractual obligations, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
- Reconcile monthly statement with supporting documentation for all credit card purchases.
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Process select Capital purchase orders and special project purchase orders, as assigned by Director of Procurement, Logistics and Mail Room, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
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Expedite all outstanding purchase orders, selected Capital purchase orders and special project non-inventory purchase orders to ensure timely arrival of goods
- Obtain quotations for required supplies, services and equipment and negotiate prices in the best interest of the hospital. Has autonomy to order and shop for best price for items not on contract.
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Process service repairs and obtain repair quotes, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
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Resolve non-inventory back-order issues
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Assign asset tag and process required forms for minor equipment and select Capital purchase orders, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
- Update /maintain various spreadsheets for tracking information of processed purchase orders, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
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Create and update item and vendor dictionaries with new information as received i.e. set up new Meditech Item numbers with product and vendor information, pricing updates, contract dates, packaging changes, vendor contact information’s, etc
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Maintain and update approved delegation of signing authority for departments in Meditech
- Perform special projects, provide support to the Procurement team (i.e. answering phone calls, emails, filing, provide coverage for absences) or other duties as assigned.
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Process invoices for non-inventory purchase orders /service contracts, special projects (i.e. Reactivation Care Centre project) and services, which are not received by Stores, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
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Resolve non-inventory back-order issues, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
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Reconcile invoices and exception report referred from Accounting for approval where price, quantity or product discrepancies exist, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
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Process other invoices as assigned, ensuring compliance, accuracy and timeliness.
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Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to: obtain and provide product information, on request to coordinate loaners for scheduled and elective emergency surgeries, on request; to standardize goods and services to establish contracts; to review products, services and/or equipment relevant to those purchase
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Train department users on the use of purchase requisitions and Meditech on-line requisitions
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Participate or assist on the Product Review Standardization Committee Meetings on an ad-hoc basis or as required by the Director, Procurement, Logistics and Mail Room
Qualifications:
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Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management from Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or (Formerly) Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) Level 2 required
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2 years of recent purchasing experience required
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Purchasing experience in computerized healthcare environment preffered
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Knowledge & applied experience of purchasing resources, terminology and methodology required
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Proficient in the use of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
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Able to communicate effectively, meeting required timelines in a fast paced environment
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Accurate data entry skills
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Ability to negotiate effectively and with integrity
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Ability to prioritize and organize a constant and varied workload
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Ability to interact with vendors/sales representatives, visitors and staff at all levels in the organization in a tactful and courteous manner
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Strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Demonstrated problem solving skills
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Medical terminology preferred
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An understanding of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles as they relate to health practices is an asset. Humber River Health values lived and learned experiences in addressing systemic barriers and advancing inclusive practices.
Why choose Humber River Health?
At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect. All employees have the opportunity to contribute to the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, featuring employer-matched contributions to help you build a secure retirement.
Humber River Health is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. Guided by our strategic direction to embed equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do – and to address systemic barriers – we foster a culture where everyone feels respected, valued and empowered to contribute.
We welcome applications from individuals of all equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons living with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals and seniors. We recognize that diverse identities and perspectives strengthen our ability to deliver safe, innovative and compassionate care.
As an equal opportunity employer, Humber River Health complies with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected ground.
Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment. Please contact our recruitment team to discuss your needs confidentially.
This position is being posted in response to an existing vacancy at Humber River Health.
