Buyer Category Management

Buyer Category Management

Sourcing – ASI

Kelowna, BC

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position purchases a variety of supplies, services and equipment by selecting Suppliers, negotiating prices and delivery dates and approving purchase orders. Issues tender documents for a variety of supplies, services and equipment, awards contracts in conjunction with User Departments from various sites within the Region.

What you’ll do

• Reviews all purchase requisitions and consults with User Departments from various Sites regarding requirements, e.g. specifications, quantity, quality, pricing and delivery dates. Recommends Suppliers and/or substitute Suppliers to improve delivery and costs.
• Contacts Suppliers for information such as price, delivery dates, etc. and places order.
• Prepares specifications, terms and conditions for the formal tendering of supplies, services and equipment. In consultation with the Manager and Regional Director, analyzes quotations from Suppliers and issues contract documents.
• Performs a variety of expediting duties such as monitoring delivery dates, late deliveries and related discrepancies.
• Works with all User Departments from various Sites in obtaining specific product information and costs.
• Maintains sources of supply and interview’s Supplier’s representatives.
• Assigns related tasks to the Buyer Assistants.
• Assists in the evaluation of products and services by contacting Suppliers for samples, arranging for product survey forms to be sent to the User Departments, and collecting data from the Department for presentation to the Product Review/Value Analysis Committee.
• Updates files and dictionaries in the computerized Material Management Module as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What you bring

Qualifications

• Grade 12 supplemented by recognized purchasing courses, plus 5 year’s recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills & Knowledge

• Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
• As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
• Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
• Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time - Until return of incumbent
Wage: $33.34 / Hour
Location: 2355 Acland Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 7X9
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: 0730-1530 (Monday to Friday)
Requisition # 164496E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments’ unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

To be considered as a PHSA employee (internal applicant) for this position, you must apply online via your internal profile at http://internaljobs.phsa.ca  

Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of May 8, 2024. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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