At Kensington Health, founded in 2002, we do more than deliver care, we build community. As a compassionate not-for-profit leader, we’re dedicated to creating a better life for everyone who walks through our doors. Located near Toronto’s vibrant Kensington Market, we provide inclusive, world-class care, from leading-edge eye surgeries to compassionate end-of-life care. Proudly affiliated with academic institutions including the University of Toronto, we help train the next generation of health professionals.
Guided by empathy, curiosity, and integrity, we work toward more equitable health outcomes for our community and beyond.
Life at Kensington Health
At Kensington Health, we are proud to have built a community where people can bring their full selves to work. As a not-for-profit, we believe in the work we do every day. It's what motivates us, inspires, and propels our bold vision forward: a better life for everyone.
Diversity is at the heart of who we are and at Kensington, we celebrate our differences, knowing that creating safe, inclusive, and equitable spaces in healthcare strengthens our bold vision: building a better life for everyone. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts are guided by our DEI Strategy as we continuously strive to offer equal opportunities for all.
Our people are what make Kensington Health such a special place to work, learn, and grow and delivering exceptional health care to our community – and beyond – is what keeps people here for years. Interested in reimagining community-delivered care with us? Check out our open roles!
Kensington Health Perks
Generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health plan and vacation.
Free, confidential mental health and wellness support services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Located near the vibrant and diverse Kensington Market neighbourhood, boasting a 99 Walk Score & 97 Public Transit Score.
An environment that supports and fosters healthy work-life balance.
Job Overview
The buyer supports the Manager, Procurement and Inventory with purchasing, vendor follow-up, pricing accuracy, contract tracking, reporting, and RFx support. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with experience in buying, purchasing, procurement, sourcing or supply chain. The Buyer will support accurate purchasing activity, vendor comparisons, procurement documentation, and competitive purchasing processes in accordance with organizational requirements. Experience in healthcare, public sector, non-profit, or Ontario Broader Public Sector purchasing is considered an asset.
Responsibilities
Purchasing and Procurement Support:
Review purchasing requisitions for completeness, accuracy, and required supporting information.
Issue purchase orders with assigned approval limits and in accordance with the internal procedures.
Obtain, review, and document vendor quotes as required.
Confirm pricing, product details, specifications, units of measure, lead times, freight, minimum order requirements, and other relevant purchasing details.
Follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders when information is missing, unclear, or inconsistent.
Work with Finance, Accounts Payable, Inventory, and end users to resolve pricing, invoice, receiving, and purchase order discrepancies.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
RFx and Sourcing Support:
Support RFQs, invitational RFPs, and other competitive purchasing processes under the direction of the Manager, Procurement and Inventory.
Assist with preparing pricing tables, evaluation sheets, scoring workbooks, checklists, and file documentation.
Review vendor submissions for completeness, exceptions, assumptions, exclusions, pricing differences, and other relevant details.
Support vendor comparison by identifying differences in scope, specifications, units of measure, freight, optional pricing, contract terms, and pricing structure.
Maintain RFx folders, version control, evaluation records, clarification logs and final file documentation.
Vendor, Pricing, and Contract Support:
Verify vendor pricing against approved quotes, agreements, contracts, and pricing files.
Track and follow up on pricing discrepancies, invoice…
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