Purchasing - Buyer

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC)•Toronto, ON

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers across Canada, as well as child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations. MMC provides value-driven contracting and procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, local sourcing, capital (equipment, FF&E and redevelopment) and nutrition solutions. Other services include data analytics, in-hospital support, warehousing/logistics, technology, procure-to-pay, and accounts payable. With an emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and governance best practices. Based in Burlington, ON, the organization also has offices in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford, London and Chatham, and a distribution centre in Oakville. We are currently recruiting for a Permanent Full-Time Buyer to support our Purchasing team.

Requirements

Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement
Reliable and focused, with keen interest in contributing significantly to the MMC Purchasing team
Ability to provide a high level of customer service to the end user and work collaboratively with team members
Ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fast paced, team-oriented environment
Excellent communication and analytical abilities
Mathematical aptitude and proficient PC skills
Adaptable and flexible; willing to take on new responsibilities as assigned
University Degree or College Diploma in Supply Chain or business related discipline
1-2 years of equivalent work experience in a purchasing/supply chain environment or professional services environment.
Ability to travel to Mohawk Medbuy offices if required.
Must be able to travel to the Toronto office location at least once a month
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

Previous knowledge and experience in materials provisioning and an understanding of business and legal issues is an asset
Basic knowledge of SAP or Allscripts preferable
CSCMP designation, completed or in progress, is an asset
Experience in administering terms and conditions of purchase orders and formal contracts is an asset

Responsibilities

Perform order entry of requisitions received from the customer base and generate subsequent purchase orders
Maintain files and provide information to customer and suppliers concerning relevant purchasing policies and procedures
Review and resolve any invoice discrepancies, while liaising with Hospital stakeholders, Accounts Payable, Receiving, Buyers and Suppliers on a weekly basis
Issue Purchase Orders to effectively purchase equipment, material, or services in accordance with the BPS Procurement Directive and hospital procurement policies
Process orders for material/services within set service level agreements (SLAs)
Identify process improvement opportunities within the team
Resolve problems, expedite orders and coordinate repairs and returns
Review and resolve Open Purchase Orders, coordinate alternatives for Back Orders and Substitutions, and manage resolution of PO Invoice Match Discrepancies
Work collaboratively to maintain adequate departmental coverage and ensure service level commitments are met
Obtain quotes for low-value low-complexity goods / services