Purchasing Specialist

Bayshore HealthCare View all jobs

  • Markham, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Bayshore HealthCare is one of the Canada’s leading providers of home and community health care services and is a privately owned company. Bayshore HealthCare is proud to showcase its achievement as a Platinum member of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Program every year since 2006. In 2015, Bayshore achieved the designation for Best Practice Spotlight Organization from the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. Bayshore Healthcare is also recognized as Canada’s Best Employers in Forbes 2023 list.Person-and family-centered care (PFCC) is an approach to care that recognizes the importance of family in a patient’s life and the importance of their active involvement in planning and making decisions on health care, services and treatment, and health system reform. This approach to care provides respectful, compassionate, culturally safe, and responsive care that meets the needs, values, beliefs, and preferences of the patient, their family, and others identified as significant to their life from diverse backgrounds and settings.We’re looking for a Purchasing Lead to support our Transitional Care Units (TCUs) across Ontario. TCUs are 24/7 facilities that help patients transition from hospital to home.As Purchasing Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring these units have the supplies, equipment, and services they need to operate smoothly. You’ll report directly to the Purchasing Manager and work closely with clinical teams, vendors, and other stakeholders.What You’ll Do-Manage purchasing of healthcare supplies, equipment, and services (e.g., movers, repair technicians).
-Track inventory and implement efficient inventory management processes.
-Build and maintain strong vendor relationships.
-Monitor supplier performance and negotiate competitive rates.
-Support start‑up of new facilities with procurement planning.
-Oversee equipment maintenance, asset tagging, and auditing.
-Collaborate with clinical managers to ensure proper ordering and receiving practices.
-Contribute to ERP system development and continuous improvement initiatives.QualificationsEducation-Post‑secondary education in business, supply chain, purchasing, or logistics, or equivalent work experience.
-APICS certifications (CPIM, CSCP, CLTD) or Lean Six Sigma are assets.Experience-5+ years in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain management.
-Healthcare experience is an asset.
-Strong knowledge of supply chain activities (strategic sourcing, contract management, order management).What’s in it for You-Competitive compensation.
-Comprehensive health and dental benefits and group retirement savings.
-Tuition reimbursement opportunities after one year to support your continued learning.
-A meaningful role where your work directly supports patient care and recovery.Bayshore is committed to a high quality and safe environment for both our staff and clients/patients. Dependent upon Provincial government regulations, and the position being applied for, new hires may be required to provide proof of vaccination against illnesses such as COVID-19, Hepatitis, Seasonal Flu etc. Please peak with the recruiter for Provincial and/or position specific requirements. Medical exemptions or any based upon Human Rights Code criteria will be considered on a case-by-case basis.“At Bayshore Healthcare, our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion is our strength. This is how we bring our vision of being the difference in the lives of those we care for, work with and in our communities. We have a great sense of pride in creating a culture of belonging, where individual differences are embraced and celebrated, through programs, resources and policies that support each individuals purpose, potential and wellbeing.”At Bayshore Healthcare Ltd., and its subsidiaries, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and operate in full compliance with all Provincial and Territorial legislation pertaining to Human Rights Codes and Accessibility requirements. To ensure continued compliance throughout the recruitment and selection process, we encourage candidates to disclose any accommodation needs they may have.

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