Procurement Specialist

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors our staff and our communities. Currently employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Procurement
Job posting ID: 8052

Employment status: Temporary full-time
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Classification: PTS
Salary/Rate of pay: $69229 - $82145

Application deadline:

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services All employees must apply via the internal career page.

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About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary Full-time Procurement Specialist to join our dynamic Procurement team.

The Procurement team is responsible for providing strategic procurement support to Canadian Blood Services through the development of requests for quotations request for proposals contract negotiations and supplier qualifications for critical supplies and services. The team works to continuously enhance our procurement policies and procedures and work diligently to help manage and advance our relationships with our suppliers.

In this role through effective management of supplier relations and procurement at a strategic level you will obtain the best value for goods and services for the organization in support of Canadian Blood Services strategic goals. You are responsible for creating and executing sourcing strategies performing contract management and supporting Category Managers in a range of procurement categories.

Formula for success

• Applying your expertise in requests for proposals/quotations and contract negotiations you will drive successful procurement outcomes that meet Canadian Blood Services business objectives.
• Leveraging your experience in contract and supplier management you will ensure Canadian Blood Services requirements are consistently met and foster strong long-term supplier partnerships.
• Working with your internal business partners you will align procurement support to operational and strategic plans.
• Leveraging your skills in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) you will participate in SRM activities such as evaluating supplier performance monitoring metrics and trends and recommending actions to strengthen supplier performance and relationships.
• Drawing on your knowledge of supply chain management you will proactively manage and mitigate supply chain risks to prevent disruptions and maintain continuous operations. You will participate in the Canadian Blood Services Business Essential Supplies (BES) Supply Risk management program.
• Adhering to your understanding of health and safety protocols you will perform work in full compliance with Canadian Blood Services Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Desired education and skills

• Post-secondary level education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution preferably a college diploma in Business Administration or Material Management.
• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional designation or equivalent is a definite asset. An equivalent combination of education training and experience may be considered.
• A minimum of three - five years of procurement experience including a minimum of three years of negotiation contract management and competitive bidding experience preferably in a GMP or another regulated environment.
• A detailed knowledge of the principles of procurement as they relate to Request for Proposal Request for Quotation and Request for Information.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) Excel and MS Word are definite assets.
• Experience working with selection committee to source goods and services.
• Proven techniques in procurement strategy development contract management negotiating consulting cost-benefit analysis market research and managing the Request for Proposal Process.
• Excellent writing communication and presentation skills.
  Project management skills will be considered an asset.
  
  

What we offer you

• Percentage in lieu of benefits and vacation.
• Annual performance award up to 6%.
• Defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts wellness program professional resources.

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at a Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• You will work Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week 7.5 hours per day.
• Travel Requirements: Travel to other Canadian Blood Services locations across Canada may be required on a need-to basis for site visits meetings or events.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canadas population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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