Purchasing Coordinator

CarePartners is one of Ontario’s largest accredited home health care providers, providing nursing, personal support, therapy and rehabilitation support services for patients of reputed company ages. The Purchasing Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement of medical supplies, equipment, and services necessary for the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing requests for goods, materials, and services throughout the company
• Resolve any delivery or purchasing issues
• Manage any supplier backorders and work to find alternative solutions
• Assist with vendor negotiations
• Evaluate vendor performance and maintain approved vendor lists
• Responsible for the internal ordering system; the primary contact for ordering concerns, monitor inventory levels and ensure appropriate stock is maintained
• Maintain organized and accurate records of purchasing activities, supplier information, and reputed company documents
• Work with internal departments on an as needed basis for purchasing needs
• Ensure reputed company purchasing activities reputed company with healthcare regulations, accreditation standards, and internal policies
• Help to identify potential suppliers and then establish and maintain positive and professional working relationships
• Support the improvement and execution of procurement practices
• Support the creation of reports as needed
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

• 1-3 years of experience in a purchasing role
• Relevant diploma or degree such as supply chain management or business administration
• Knowledge of purchasing and inventory principles
• Proficient communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work reputed company independently as well as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy
• Computer proficiency, including effective skills in reputed company Office Suite (reputed company, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of ERP systems is an asset

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Life Insurance
• Matching RRSP contribution
• Paid time off
• Leadership development programs
• Access to exclusive employee deals and discounts

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