Corporate Buyer

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community.

Temporary position until approximately March 31, 2027.

The Procurement team is recognized and trusted as leading procurement professionals who provide strategic value and industry best practices to support the world-class care provided at The Ottawa Hospital. As a Corporate Buyer you will assist with inventory, planning, requisitioning, supply chain management, contract management, data analysis, operations and vendor management. The Corporate Buyer is responsible for the management of contracts/agreements as well as the procurement of goods and services for The Ottawa Hospital and its affiliated organizations.

The home campus is at the Civic Campus. Currently, this position has a remote work arrangement and the successful candidate must have a reliable internet connection and may be required to work on campus if needed.

Days, Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts (08:00-16:00).

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

• Establish terms and conditions for contracts/agreements including, but not limited to; pricing, rebate structures, logistical information, restocking fees, and terms for return of goods;
• Request quotations from vendors when necessary as per TOH purchasing policy;
• Throughout the lifespan of an agreement evaluate a company’s performance reliability and solvency;
• Work with companies to resolve issues of supply, demand and cost;
• Provide supply and cost analysis to management and the operations team;
• Administer and manage contract documents while recording anomalies and deficiencies within The Ottawa Hospital’s Oracle ERP system;
• Communicate any contractual changes to the data administration team;
• Research possible substitutions for cost savings opportunities;
• Handle requests regarding source of supply, delivery scheduling and availability of products and service;
• Perform conflict resolution between vendors and end users pertaining to supply suitability, expectations and execution;
• Communicate and meet with vendor representatives;
• Ensure that all procurement activity follows appropriate guidelines and policies.

• Completion of at least two years in a related program in a field related to Commerce/Business, Health Science, Arts and Design, Computers and Technology, Sciences, Social Sciences, Legal Studies or Engineering; in Business Administration or equivalent;
• Introduction to Procurement/Buying course from Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC), OR Procurement course/Strategic Sourcing course from Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA) or an equivalent procurement or buying related course with a minimum of two years related experience;
• Minimum two years’ recent procurement experience;
• Strong Knowledge of Word, Excel and office 365
• Data Entry (4000 keystrokes/hour);
• Understanding of RFP and tendering process;
• Knowledge of regulations concerning procurement, licensing and transportation of hazardous materials and operations guidelines;
• Knowledge of industry and business practices involving sales, production and supply to spend procurement funds efficiently and…