Buyer

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, West Park Healthcare Centre and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 17,000 employees, more than 1,250 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Union: Non-Union
Site: 700 University Avenue - Ontario Power Generation Building (OPG)
Department: Procurement
Reports to: Senior Manager, Purchasing
Grade: N0:04
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: Salary: $55,224-$69,030 annually (to commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Closing Date: October 11, 2024

Position Summary

As a key member of the Procurement Management Office, the Buyer role will support and lead all purchasing activities of goods and services for the University Health Network (UHN). This role has a strong working relationship with all department key stakeholders requiring exceptional customer service skills.

Duties:

• Review, verify and perform order entry of requisitions received from clients and generate subsequent purchase orders for goods and services in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with UHN's Procurement Policy and Procedures.
• Educate clients and suppliers concerning relevant purchasing policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with Purchasing team to maintain adequate departmental coverage and ensure service level commitments are met.
• Assist End Users with inquiries obtaining items or vendors within the system or existing contracts. ​
• Request quotations from vendors when necessary and perform analysis to prepare recommendations. ​
• Review order acknowledgement and resolve order exceptions, monitor and expedite open orders, and coordinate repairs and returns. ​
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to review and resolve order discrepancies.
• Evaluate purchasing reports to ensure order accuracy, fulfillment, and relevant system updates.
• Attend and actively participate in meetings.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Buyer role required.
• Recent Public Purchasing experience in Healthcare environment is an asset.
• Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, supply chain) or equivalent work experience
• Professional designation or certification through the Ontario Public Buyer Association (OPBA), Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL), Materials Management, APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or working toward is an asset.
• Familiarity in the use of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba is an asset.
• Knowledge of BPS directives, CETA, CFTA and other trade agreements is an asset.
• Advanced skill level with MS Office, (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong analytical abilities, mathematical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Solid experience working within a defined buying process/methodology.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrates a commitment to providing a high level of customer service, with an acute understanding of the client and their needs; utilizes sound judgment and decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with competing priorities performing time sensitive tasks.
• Ability to perform in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of UHN.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.