Buyer FTC 2026-7001

Cambridge Memorial Hospital; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP

Group Benefits: Health & Dental

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education Grant

Wellness & Wellbeing Program

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiat

Job summary

Cambridge Memorial Hospital is seeking a Buyer to lead procurement of goods and services, manage supplier contracts, and ensure compliance with public sector directives. You will collaborate with hospital departments, prepare solicitations, evaluate bids, and drive efficient purchasing processes in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years in a buyer role, strong negotiation and MS Office skills, and knowledge of healthcare procurement.

Qualifications

• Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration or related field.
• Procurement experience in healthcare is an asset.
• 3–5 years’ direct Buyer experience.
• Certification in purchasing/supply chain is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Procure goods and services for corporate contracts.
• Lead internal partners through procurement processes from design to contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with public procurement directives and hospital policies.
• Prepare bid solicitations, manage inquiries, evaluatons and award recommendations.
• Process purchase requisitions and identify opportunities for contracts.
• Develop specifications with internal partners and maintain capital lists.
• Vendor management and KPI reporting; collaborate with AP on exceptions.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

MS Office

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Business Administration (Purchasing/Logistics)

Tools

Meditech

Bonfire

Merx tendering systems

Job description

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to creating healthier communities together. Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Job Description

Salary Range:$41.97 - $49.97

Full-time contract expected to end March 2027

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing and Supply Chain, the Buyer will support and lead all approved purchasing initiatives in a fast paced environment. This role has a strong working relationship with all Hospital Departments key stakeholders requiring exceptional Customer Service skills. The Buyer is responsible for multiple initiatives and balancing workload to meet time sensitive deadlines for purchasing and inventory material master data updates as required. Strong organizational skills are required. This role must understand and drive procurement processes compliant with the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive to ensure that CMH publicly funded goods, services, including construction, consulting services and Information Technology are acquired through a process that is Open, Fair and Transparent.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to are:

• Administer and executes all activities involved with procuring goods and services for corporate contracts
• Advises and leads internal business partners through various procurement processes including design through contract administration.
• Maintain the integrity of the public procurement process ensuring all purchases are made and awarded in accordance with the policies and procedures as stated within the Purchasing By-law and/or other federal or provincial legislation
• Prepares and issues complex bid solicitations, manages inquiries, facilitates evaluation, bid analysis and
• recommendation of award to internal business partners.
• Review and process purchase requisitions, through EREQ and, identify opportunities for contracts
• Develop and review specifications and services in collaboration with internal business partners
• Prepares internal memos or recommendation reports of award for Manager/Director/Council approval.
• Attend site meetings as required
• Maintain a tracking system to plan, schedule and co-ordinate projects to ensure contracts are in place prior to expiration
• Update and manage Capital lists for respective product line
• Vendor Management, report KPI’s
• Work with AP to resolve AP exceptions
• Other duties as required/assigned.

The physical demands of the role may include but are not limited to prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Completed Post-Secondary Education required, (College Diploma or University Degree) preferably in Business Administration specializing in Purchasing, Materials Management and Logistics.
• Professional designation or certification through the Ontario Public Buyer Association (OPBA), Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP), Materials Management, APICS (CPIM, CSCP) or working toward an asset.
• Recent Public Purchasing experience in Healthcare environment an asset.
• 3 to 5 years’ direct experience in a Buyer role required.
• Experience using Meditech an asset.
• Strong negotiation skills, experience and knowledge in contract management required.
• Advanced level skills in MS Office, (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively liaise with staff, suppliers, other government agencies and the general public.
• Must have highly developed research skills in order to obtain adequate product use and knowledge and keep abreast of market conditions and issues.
• Must have proven work skills demonstrating a high level of flexibility and accountability with a customer service focus.
• Must be a self-motivated team player with strong critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced environment with competing priorities performing time sensitive tasks.
• Ability to perform in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values of the hospital.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who have:

• Procurement experience in Hospital purchasing.
• Familiarity of public sector procurement practices and procurement related contract law.
• Certification in a purchasing/supply chain related area.
• Familiarity in the use of Meditech.
• Familiarity in the use of Bonfire, and Merx tendering systems.
• Knowledge of BPS directives, CETA, CFTA.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH.

CMH Inclusion Statement

At Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH), community matters to us. We acknowledge and are grateful for the opportunity to meet, work and offer healthcare on what is the traditional territories for the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee and the Chinnonton.

We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace; one that generates belonging. We want a work culture where people are free to express their authentic selves and are able to bring their best daily. That includes a workplace that is free from violence, harassment and discrimination of any kind.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Melissa Duguid, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) proudly integrates AI-based technologies into its applicant screening process to enhance recruitment. These tools are designed to reduce bias and uphold fair hiring practices based on skills, education, and experience. CMH’s AI serves to assist, not replace, human decision-making, with results audited to ensure quality and equity. This initiative reinforces the hospital’s commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, ensuring the best talent is selected while adhering to its core values.

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