Purchasing Manager

at  Orillia Soldiers Memorial Hospital

COMPANY BIOGRAPHY

Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital (OSMH) is located in the City of Orillia - a beautiful community nestled along the shores of Lake Simcoe and Lake Couchiching. Orillia offers an environment where a health work/life balance is easy to achieve as exceptional urban amenities, natural resources, points of interest, and recreational opportunities abound.
People have always been OSMH’s greatest strength. Our committed team has helped our community for over a century. We offer an environment where each individual works interdependently towards common goals: we value Trust, Courage and Teamwork. We are an organization where individuals’ contributions are valued and there are many opportunities for personal growth and development.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Manager of Purchasing is accountable for the timely, efficient and effective operation of the Materials Management Department, including purchasing, receiving, porters, linen, procurement reporting, and Materials Management analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in a related business field such as economics, logistics, supply chain management, operations management, finance or statistical analysis preferred
• Enrollment in or completion of a professional designation related to supply chain is an asset.

Experience:

• Previous work experience in supply chain management is required.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in supply chain required.
• Previous experience with navigating BPS Guidelines.
• Experience in a Healthcare setting preferred.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated computer literacy with an advanced knowledge of Microsoft applications including: electronic mail, spreadsheets, word processing and presentation applications. In addition, previous experience and knowledge of supply chain associated software including tendering management, inventory control, electronic procurement and financial planning is required.
• Demonstrated excessive ability to work independently to achieve focused outcomes and objectives. Must be self-directed and able to plan and prioritize workload to complete daily tasks and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to organize, prioritize and multi–task with efficiency.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve independently, through analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution to solve the problem.
• Ability to make complex decisions in line with the strategic goals of the organization.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive and the competitive procurement process.
• Ability to generate complex reports, correspondence, contracts and financial / statistical reports.
• Experience analyzing business performance and developing business cases.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism to optimize working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Must have great communication skills for presentations to leadership members and conflict resolutions with internal and external partners.

Other:

• Demonstrates commitment to continued professional and personal growth and development through Continuing Education Programs and Self-Directed Learning Opportunities.
• Continue to monitor and assess BPS guidelines to ensure compliancy.

OSMH is committed to providing a safe, healthy and supportive working environment by treating team members and patients with compassion accountability respect and engagement.
All team members must adhere to OSMH’s Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and protocols, as well as the duties of workers as stipulated in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Team members must be able to perform all bona fide and essential duties of the position which may include cognitive and physical demands.
As a condition of employment, new employees are required to complete an employment health assessment and must be cleared by the Occupational Health and Safety Team prior to orientation.