Financial Planner

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis.

About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a  Temporary full-time   Buyer/Planner  to join our dynamic  Procurement  team.

The  Procurement  team is responsible for providing strategic procurement support to Canadian Blood Services through the development of requests for proposal, contract negotiations and supplier qualifications for critical supplies and services. The team works to continuously enhance our procurement policies and procedures and work diligently to help manage our relationships with our suppliers.

In this role, you will have a dedicated portfolio where you will analyze, monitor, and manage inventory levels for medical supplies at Canadian Blood Services sites. You will also provide procurement services for the acquisition of general supplies, using Material Requirement Planning in SAP for medical supplies, and make recommendations for changes to inventory levels at sites in coordination with business owners.

Formula for success
Leveraging your strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will liaise with medical supply business owners to establish quantities and shipping schedules for medical supplies based on forecasts and supplier lead times.
Utilizing your excellent attention to detail, you will proactively monitor inventory levels and MRP output to ensure accuracy, completeness, and efficient management of inventory levels to reduce the financial risk of obsolescence.
Drawing on your excellent accuracy and prioritization skills, you will interpret and analyze requirements and specifications of clients, including reviewing requisition documents, evaluating operational issues and policies, systems data, and standards. Initiates and processes requests.
Focusing on your strong organizational skills, you will assess and compare quotations to ensure the right product is purchased from the right company, at the right price and quality along with the supplier’s ability to eliver on time.
Utilizing your effective problem-solving skills, you will Investigate and resolve issues from Head Office departments and Canadian Blood Services sites on defective goods, poor service and/or late deliveries.
Concentrating on your ability to lead and work collaboratively across diverse teams, you will review discrepancies, and through discussions with supplier and requisitioner, determine the best solution.
Using your continuous growth mindset, you will analyze trends and make recommendations for improvements to process. As part of the team, establish and implement improved techniques and methods of procurement activities for client departments.
Drawing on your analytical skills, you will collect and interpret data on assigned procurement and supply activities. Produce documentation in support of various service activities.

Desired education and skills
Completion of post-secondary education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management.
Minimum three (3) to four (4) years of job-related experience in the procurement field.
Completion of APICS syllabus and looking towards obtaining CPIM designation, would be considered an asset.

Experience with SAP is required.
Strong knowledge and experience in Power Apps (automation and integration with all Microsoft tools, ie Power BI)

Experience with evaluating contractors, supplier performance and maintaining a strong vendor relationship.
Performing sourcing and quotations would be considered value experience and an asset.
GMP training and/or experience would…