Purchasing Lead at Bayshore Healthcare Ltd.

Kingston on Spey, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Purchasing, Logistics, Supply Chain, Communication, Problem-Solving, Stakeholder Management, MS Office, ERP Systems, Vendor Management, Negotiation, Inventory Management, Asset Tagging, Preventative Maintenance, Healthcare Equipment, IPAC Standards, Process Improvements

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Bayshore Integrated Care Solutions is hiring a Purchasing Lead to join our team at The Windsor Transitional Care Unit, located in Amherstview, Ontario. Our Transitional Care Units (TCUs) are 24/7 facilities that support patients transitioning from hospital to home. As the Purchasing Lead, you’ll play a key role in ensuring these units are fully equipped to deliver exceptional care, managing the procurement of everything from medical supplies and PPE to furniture and essential services. What you’ll be doing: Lead the end-to-end procurement of goods and services for daily operations and new site launches. Provide fill-in support across multiple programs and serve as the go-to resource for backup coverage, ensuring continuity of care and team support during absences or high-demand periods. Collaborate with clinical teams to forecast needs and maintain optimal inventory levels. Manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely deliveries. Track and maintain equipment, oversee asset tagging, and support preventative maintenance. Implement inventory management strategies (e.g., EOQ, min/max, kanban). Support the rollout of an ERP system and contribute to process improvements. Coordinate short-term service needs (e.g., movers, installers, repair techs). Ensure compliance with procurement policies and public sector directives. What you bring: Post-secondary education in business, supply chain, logistics, or a related field. APICS or Lean Six Sigma certifications are assets. 5+ years’ experience in purchasing, logistics, or supply chain—preferably in healthcare. Familiarity with IPAC standards and healthcare equipment is a plus. Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in MS Office and purchasing/ERP systems. What’s in it for you: Competitive compensation Comprehensive health and dental benefits and group retirement savings Opportunities for tuition reimbursement available 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 speak 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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Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end procurement of goods and services for daily operations and new site launches. Manage vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely deliveries.