Buyer - Supply Chain Operations

Req

Location:

Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Department: SCO Purchasing C

Type:
Casual – Hourly FT long‑assignment (100%)

Posting Closing Date: 16‑Jun‑26

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Buyer is responsible for procurement activities in a centralized service including inventory, non‑inventory goods and services. Assists with supply/service contract management for facilities and agencies as directed by the Procurement Manager according to established procurement policies.

A skill test will be included as part of the selection process.

• Grade 12 or equivalent required
• Two‑year post‑secondary program in Business or equivalent required
• Two or more years of experience in a supply‑chain environment
• SCMA Certificate or an acceptable combination of education and experience would be considered an asset
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Working knowledge of SAP operating system preferred
• Ability to work in a self‑directed environment and effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to learn new computer programming
• Proficiency in additional languages is an asset, French preferred

• Permanent full‑time position; 70 hours bi‑weekly
• Approximately 12 months

$26.84 – $30.84 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for benefits including health, dental, travel, long‑term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is an Admin Professionals bargaining unit position; preference is given to bargaining‑unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, and 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.