Job Description

Req ID: 214775
Location: Eastern Zone, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
Department: SCO Purchasing CBR
Type of Employment: Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 2
CUPE Admin Professionals Position
Posting Closing Date: 15-Jan-26
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Buyer is responsible for procurement activities in a centralized service including inventory, non-inventory goods and services. Assists with supply/service contract management for facilities and agencies as directed by the Procurement Manager according to established procurement policies.
A skill test will be included as part of the selection process.
About You
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade 12 or equivalent required
• Two (2) year post-secondary program in Business or equivalent required
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a supply chain environment setting
• SCMA Certificate or an acceptable combination of education and experience would be considered an asset
• Advanced working knowledge and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications, specifically Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Working knowledge of SAP operating system preferred
• Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an interdisciplinary team
• Willingness to learn new computer programming
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.
Hours

• Permanent Full-time (100%) position, 70 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits
$26.84 - $30.84 Hourly
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
?This is a Admin Professionals bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.
Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

Skills Required