Manager, Purchasing & Contracts, HMMS

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Manager of Purchasing & Contracts to oversee operations and ensure service excellence. This role involves managing staff, optimizing processes, and leading strategic improvements in a dynamic healthcare environment. Candidates must possess strong project management and analytical skills with a relevant Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in supply chain.
• Experience with strategic planning and process improvements.
• Ongoing professional development in relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the purchasing and contracts team.
• Lead staff development and ensure compliance with policies.
• Implement quality improvements and manage budget performance.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Negotiating Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Conflict Resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business

Job description

HMMS

Healthcare Materials Management - London, ON

Full Time

Salary Range: $58.37 - $68.67 /hour

HMMS is a joint venture between St. Joseph's Health Care, London, and London Health Sciences Centre, operating since 1997. It provides consolidated functions including Sourcing, Contract Management, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Logistics, Supply Chain Systems, and Inventory Management for the London Hospitals and healthcare organizations throughout Southwestern Ontario.

As a full-service supply chain organization, HMMS interacts with thousands of suppliers to offer an item catalogue of over 90,000 active items, with approximately 5,000 stocked in our warehouse.

Learn more about HMMS through this short online video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=uhi8PSwKTOI

The Manager of Purchasing & Contracts will be responsible for managing service delivery excellence and ensuring efficient operations of the team/department. This role involves overseeing execution, managing daily operations, resource allocation, and supporting staff to deliver excellence.

Role and Responsibilities

• Establish well-defined and efficient Standard Operating Procedures for all responsibilities.
• Assist staff with problem solving and crisis management, building problem-solving capacity within the team.
• Organize and conduct staff meetings.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, policy, and contractual requirements daily.
• Identify areas for improvement, determine barriers, and recommend necessary enhancements for approval and implementation.
• Assess risks daily, advise on risk management, and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Oversee the human resources/staffing plan for the department.
• Optimize daily contributions by setting targets and ensuring staff have the necessary knowledge, skills, tools, and environment.
• Lead hiring and performance management decisions.
• Oversee development, training, and accommodation plans; monitor progress and report to the Director.
• Contribute to strategic departmental decisions.
• Research, recommend, and implement quality and process improvements.
• Provide advice and coaching; act as subject matter expert when needed.
• Manage daily operations within budget; plan and ensure activities are fiscally appropriate.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, variances, and implement course corrections.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience.
• Strong project management skills with experience leading complex projects that result in cost savings, efficiency, or process improvements.
• Understanding of Health Care Supply Chain best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with strategic planning.
• Refined negotiating skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Organizational and computer skills.
• Creative problem solving ability.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Shows initiative.
• Facilitation, coaching, conflict resolution, and group decision-making skills.
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Capability to manage competing demands and meet challenging deadlines.
• Judgment skills for complex issues in diverse environments.
• Knowledge of Safety Culture in Healthcare, compliance with OHSA.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, Hepatitis B, COVID-19, and influenza.
• Provide documentation of Tuberculosis skin testing.