Job Description

Location: Multi Site: Primary Site: Mount Pearl Square

Buyer IIA
Remote Work Opportunities
Provincial Supply Chain - Purchasing Department
Temporary, Full Time (until March 31, 2024, with the possibility of extension)
10980RP1
Hours 75 bi-weekly (8-hour days shifts)
Salary CG-28 ($25.87 - $28.65)
Competition Number 2023007504
Posted Date 30 November 2023
Closing Date 7 December 2023

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Buyer II is responsible for the procurement of supplies and capital equipment for Eastern Health. Work involves receiving and reviewing requisitions to ensure completeness and accuracy; liaising with vendors for product updates or to answer questions regarding the procurement process; creating and issuing purchase orders to suppliers; determining appropriate purchasing methods to use and taking action to finalize the purchase, which may involve direct purchases, emergency purchases, and standing offer purchases and other related duties as required.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally to regularly required to lift/move objects up to 10 lbs. Constantly uses fine finger/precision to work on computer or perform clerical duties such as filing, answering the phone and maintaining inventories.
Occasionally requires a variety of body postures including bending, reaching and stretching. Constant visual and auditory concentration and multiple time pressures/deadlines with a lack of control over work pace.

Job Qualifications
Successful completion of one of the following is required:
A Bachelor\'s Degree from a recognized/accredited university.
A three-year diploma in Business Management from an approved/recognized college.
A recognized certification or accreditation in the purchasing field such as Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP).
Minimum of two years buying experience within the last four years is required.
Experience using various computer applications and the Meditech System is an asset.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPEHS Regional Bargaining Unit.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693
Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

Eastern Health