Manager, Procurement - Jobs in Hamilton, ON

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Job Number: 88339Job: ManagementPrimary Location: Ontario-HamiltonThis position will be located at: 100 King St. WestOrganization: Supply Chain LogisticsStatus: Regular Full-timeHours per week: 37.5Number of Openings: 1Union Code: Non Union EmployeesMinimum Salary: 47.3000 HourlyMaximum Salary: 60.6400Post Date: May 12, 2021, 11:00:00 PMClose Date (Period for Applying) - External: May 26, 2021, 10:59:00 PMUnit SummaryHamilton Health Sciences is a family of seven unique hospitals, a Cancer Centre and an Urgent Care Centre, serving more than 2.3 million residents of Hamilton and south central Ontario. Hamilton Health Sciences is the second largest hospital group in Ontario and the largest employer in the Hamilton region with a staff of approximately 11,000. The breadth and scope of services offered by HHS, in combination with the hospital's focus on academics and research, make it an employer of choice. As an academic teaching hospital with more than 1,100 beds and an affiliation with McMaster University and Mohawk College, Hamilton Health Sciences is committed to providing exemplary health care while advancing excellence in education and health research.The Supply Chain Logistics Portfolio provides integrated procurement and supplies distribution support across the Juravinski Hospital & Cancer Centre, the Hamilton General Hospital, St. Peter's, Maplewood, Chedoke, McMaster and West Lincoln Memorial Hospital sites. Primary functions include procurement, contract development, management & administration, and supply chain distribution. In addition the program supports the procurement needs for all capital and major redevelopment projects and manages formal relationships with GPO's and other strategic alliances including Mohawk Supply Chain Services – a Shared Services Organization providing the hospital’s warehousing and JIT inventory system support, among other services.Position SummaryReporting to the Director, Procurement and Supply Chain, the Manager of Purchasing is an individual with highly developed leadership, negotiation, analytical and communication skills who can think strategically to direct the organization’s procurement functions. Hamilton Health Sciences works collaboratively with both a GPO and an SSO; these relationships are of strategic importance and the Manager will play a key role in supporting information sharing and communication with these supply chain partners. The Manager of Purchasing works to identify opportunities with end-users and suppliers to bring goods and services to the Hospital in the most effective and efficient manner; to lead the procurement team responsible for the development of RFx’s for new initiatives, to evaluate and negotiate contract terms, to oversee vendor management processes and to ensure cost effective acquisition, standardization, use, and disposition of supplies, services, and equipment integral to patient care. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced procurement leader to contribute to the organization’s supply chain transformation, integral to patient care and sustainability at HHS.Schedule Work HoursMonday to FridayQualifications1. University Undergraduate Degree or equivalent progressive experience (minimum 5 years in a management role) in sourcing and procurement.2. Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) or comparable education and/or certification.3. In depth knowledge of and experience with Broader Public Sector procurement directives4. Demonstrated experience with RFP processes, contract development, vendor negotiation and dispute resolution.5. Past success with vendor management and performance processes.6. Demonstrated effective analytical, strategic and decision making abilities with highly developed communication skills and customer service focus.7. Demonstrated excellence in supporting decision making, team building, and the ability to model positive change and to support creativity and innovation.8. Demonstrated skill and commitment to working cooperatively and collaboratively with your team, customers, and suppliers.GuidelinesHamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employmentProficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an assetIf this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective AgreementArticle 10.7 (d), ONA Collective AgreementArticle 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective AgreementArticle 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective AgreementArticle 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement