Buyer

University Health Network

  • Toronto, ON
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Company DescriptionUHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionUnion: Non-Union
Site: 700 University Avenue - Ontario Power Generation Building (OPG)
Department: Procurement
Reports to: Senior Manager, Purchasing
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: September 12, 2025Position SummaryAs a key member of the Procurement Management Office, the Buyer role will support and lead all purchasing activities of goods and services for the University Health Network (UHN). This role has a strong working relationship with all department key stakeholders requiring exceptional customer service skills.Duties:
  • Review, verify and perform order entry of requisitions received from requisitioners and generate subsequent purchase orders for goods and services in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with UHN's Procurement Policy and Procedures.
  • Educate requisitioners and suppliers concerning relevant purchasing policies and procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with Purchasing team to maintain adequate departmental coverage and ensure service level commitments are met.
  • Assist requisitioners with inquiries obtaining items or vendors within the system or existing contracts. ​
  • Request quotations from vendors when necessary and perform analysis to prepare recommendations. ​
  • Review order acknowledgements and resolve order exceptions with assistance from relevant stakeholders, monitor and expedite open orders, and coordinate repairs and returns. ​
  • Evaluate purchasing reports to ensure order accuracy, fulfillment, and relevant system updates.
  • Attend and actively participate in meetings.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in a Buyer role required.
  • Recent Public Purchasing experience in Healthcare environment is an asset.
  • Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration, supply chain) or equivalent work experience
  • Professional designation or certification through the Ontario Public Buyer Association (OPBA), Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL), Materials Management, APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or working toward is an asset.
  • Familiarity in the use of SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba is an asset.
  • Knowledge of BPS directives, CETA, CFTA and other trade agreements is an asset.
  • Advanced skill level with MS Office, (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Strong analytical abilities, mathematical aptitude, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
  • Solid experience working within a defined buying process/methodology.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to providing a high level of customer service, with an acute understanding of the client and their needs; utilizes sound judgment and decision making.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with competing priorities performing time sensitive tasks.
  • Ability to perform in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of UHN.
Additional InformationWhy join UHN?In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
  • Competitive offer packages
  • Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP
) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
  • A flexible work environment
  • Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
  • Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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