Purchasing Coordinator - Support Services

Halton Healthcare; Oakville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halton Healthcare seeks a Purchasing Coordinator to streamline procurement processes within the Clinical Nutrition and Food Services departments. This onsite role at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital includes managing inventory and collaborating with teams to ensure operational efficiency. Candidates should possess a Food & Nutrition Management Diploma, relevant certifications, and experience in a healthcare environment. Strong organizational and communication skills are crucial.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a healthcare setting required.
• Knowledge of WHMIS, Food Safety Standards essential.
• Self-directed with minimal supervision; able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage efficient procurement for Clinical Nutrition and Food Services.
• Collaborate with managers to maintain inventory levels.
• Handle Computrition database for inventory and food order management.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Advocacy skills

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Adaptability

Education

Food & Nutrition Management Diploma or equivalent

CSNM Membership

Food Handlers Certification (Public Health)

Tools

Computrition

CBORD

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As a member of the Support Services team, you will facilitate the efficient procurement process for food and supply orders for the Clinical Nutrition & Food Services departments and Environmental Services departments at all sites. You will work with the Managers at each site to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained and available. The Purchasing Coordinator will collaborate with key manufacturer and distributor partners and internal Finance teams to ensure procurement processes are followed. You will also manage the Computrition database related to inventory management, food order management, and recipe and menu management.

Qualifications :

• Food & Nutrition Management Diploma or equivalent required
• CSNM Membership required
• Food Handlers Certification (Public Health) and/or ServSafe Food Safety Training required
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a healthcare setting required
• Previous experience with Food Services software required (Computrition, CBORD, etc.)
• Knowledge of WHMIS, Food Safety Standards, Food Premises Act
• Excellent organizational and time management skills required
• Strong verbal and written communication, conflict resolution, and advocacy skills
• Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and organize multiple tasks effectively
• Commitment to ongoing learning and quick adaptability to new tasks
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of various teams
• Flexible and capable of working in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information :

This role is onsite at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH) with expected travel to Georgetown and Milton Hospitals.

Hours : Monday to Friday, 7.5-hour days (hours may vary based on operational needs)

Salary : $32.70 to $40.92 per hour

Date Posted : May 8, 2025

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage passionate and motivated individuals to apply. Please attach your current resume to this posting.

Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process, in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. If needed, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.

All new hires must comply with our Vaccination Policy, providing proof of vaccination or a medical exemption during the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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Key Skills :

Order Management System, Microsoft Office, Inventory Control, Microsoft Access, Purchasing, Procurement, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Supply Chain Experience, Microsoft Excel, ERP Systems, Negotiation

Experience : 3-5 years

Vacancy : 1