Purchasing - Part Time Buyer

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit organization supporting health care providers across Canada. They are seeking a Permanent Part-time Buyer to assist their Purchasing team with order entry, supplier communication, and procurement processes. 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 Skills 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 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 Benefits Comprehensive benefits package Flexible remote work options Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Company Overview We’re a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization entrusted by hundreds of Canadian hospitals and health care providers to drive value, efficiencies and cost-savings on the supplies and services they use. It was founded in 1989, and is headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is