Clerk 2 - Purchasing

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Winnipeg is seeking a Procurement Assistant to assist in the procurement of supplies and equipment. The role involves maintaining inventory, working with vendors, and providing administrative support to the management team. Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in a computerized purchasing environment, preferably with SAP. Good communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This position requires a Grade 12 education and a CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of two years in a computerized purchasing environment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training required.
• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist in procurement of supplies, equipment, and services using a computerized purchasing system.
• Maintain accurate inventory of all consignment materials.
• Coordinate goods return and repairs.

Skills

Keyboarding speed 45 wpm minimum

Effective communication in English

Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word

Ability to communicate effectively with vendors

Education

Grade 12

Tools

SAP

Job description

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Employer: Misericordia Health Centre

City: Winnipeg

Position: Procurement Assistant (Non-Clinical)

Position Overview

To assist in procurement of supplies, equipment, and services using a computerized purchasing system. Will work with the Operating Room and vendors to maintain accurate inventory of all consignment materials. Coordinates goods return and repairs. Provides routine project-based support to the Manager, Materials Management and/or the Supervisor, Distribution Services.

Experience

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years in a computerized purchasing environment, preferably SAP.

Education

• Grade 12.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.

Qualifications and Skills

• Keyboarding speed 45 wpm minimum.
• Accurate, effective communication in English is required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.
• Works within the Centre’s core values, philosophy, vision, C.Q.I. goals, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, the public, and MHC and medical staff.

Physical Requirements

• Physical health to meet the requirements of the position.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.