Buyer I

Prime Healthcare; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Ontario is seeking a Buyer I to support their operational needs. The successful candidate will handle purchasing, manage inventory, and ensure timely delivery of supplies. Ideal for someone with strong analytical and negotiation skills, this role offers competitive compensation and the chance to contribute to quality patient care.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Incentives

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Buyer preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies acquisition, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment, supplies, and services using computerized systems.
• Manage inventory to minimize stock and non-stock orders.
• Communicate with vendors regarding requirements and discrepancies.

Skills

Planning

Organization

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Analytical Skills

Mathematical Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Join our team as a Buyer I at Prime Healthcare .

Overview

We are a dedicated team providing services and operational support to award-winning hospitals in roles such as supply chain, IT, cybersecurity, clinical engineering, capital procurement, medical coding, and project management. Our services support clinically excellent community hospitals nationwide, committed to delivering quality, compassionate care to every patient, every time.

Responsibilities

• Purchase equipment, supplies, and services using computerized systems.
• Manage inventory to minimize stock and non-stock orders.
• Communicate with vendors regarding requirements, discrepancies, pricing, and backorders.
• Process purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents for Accounts Payable.
• Meet with user departments to determine purchase requirements.
• Develop and maintain sources of supply, select suppliers, negotiate prices, and ensure timely delivery.
• Prepare tender documents using Microsoft Office.
• Contribute to policy and procedure development, dispose of obsolete equipment, and maintain purchasing records.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Buyer preferred.
• Knowledge of equipment and supplies acquisition, policies, and procedures.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Strong planning, organization, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, negotiating, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office.

We offer competitive compensation, including wages, benefits, and other incentives. The salary range for this role is estimated at $22.50 to $30.28 per hour, with exact compensation determined at hiring based on various factors.