Buyer

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Site: 700 University Avenue - Ontario Power Generation Building (OPG)
Department: Procurement
Reports to: Senior Manager Purchasing
Salary Range: $58578-$87876 annually
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-time
Closing Date: April 27 2026

Position Summary

As a key member of the Procurement Management Office the Buyer role will support and lead all purchasing activities of goods and services for the University Health Network (UHN). This role has a strong working relationship with all department key stakeholders requiring exceptional customer service skills.

Duties:

• Review verify and perform order entry of requisitions received from requisitioners and generate subsequent purchase orders for goods and services in a timely and efficient manner
• Educate requisitioners and suppliers concerning relevant purchasing policies and procedures
• Work collaboratively with Purchasing Team to maintain adequate departmental coverage and ensure service level commitments are met.
• Assist requisitioners with inquiries obtaining items or vendors within the system or existing contracts
• Request quotations from vendors when necessary and perform analysis to prepare recommendations
• Review order acknowledgement and resolve order exceptions monitor and expedite open orders and coordinate repairs and returns
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to review and resolve order discrepancies
• Evaluate purchasing reports to ensure order accuracy fulfillment and relevant system updates
• Attend and actively participate in meetings

Qualifications :

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Buyer role require
• Recent Public Purchasing experience in Healthcare environment is an asset
• Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field (e.g. business administration supply chain) or equivalent work experience
• Professional designation or certification through the Ontario Public Buyer Association (OPBA) Certified Supply Chain Leader (CSCL) Materials Management APICS (CPIM CSCP) or working toward is an asset.
• Familiarity in the use of SAP S/4HANA SAP Ariba is an asset
• Knowledge of BPS directives CETA CFTA and other trade agreements is an asset
• Advanced skill level with MS Office (Word Excel Outlook)
• Strong analytical abilities mathematical aptitude attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Solid experience working within a defined buying process/methodology.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrates a commitment to providing a high level of customer service
• Demonstrated ability to organize control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fast-paced ever-changing environment with competing priorities performing time sensitive tasks.
• Ability to perform in a manner that is consistent with the mission vision and values of UHN

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time