Procurement Specialist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Portage, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Lead - Supply Chain Management, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for coordinating day-to-day purchasing and vendor relations in the site Logistics & Supply Chain Management department. The incumbent ensures optimal levels of supplies and equipment are maintained and accessible to units and departments. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Requirements

Minimum three-year (3) relevant experience in procurement.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and Email.
Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
Knowledge of Safe Work practices and familiarity with Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations.
Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a positive work environment.
Demonstrated ability to take initiative.
Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
Demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a fast paced and changing environment.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships.
Demonstrated effective collaboration, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently.
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums.
Good work and attendance record.
Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.
Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job including occasional lifting of up to 50lbs.
May be required to work in a variety of temperatures including excessive heat or cold.
No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions.
May work evenings and weekends as necessary.
Will be required to travel to other facilities as required.
Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with MS Dynamics GP is considered an asset.
Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Health Management, Health Information Systems an asset.
Enrollment in a relevant certification program is considered an asset (such as SCMP, APICS, CIM, CPIM).

Responsibilities

Coordinating day-to-day purchasing and vendor relations in the site Logistics & Supply Chain Management department.
Ensuring optimal levels of supplies and equipment are maintained and accessible to units and departments.
Exercising the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters.
Functioning in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.