Procurement Specialist I

Alberta, Canada

Job Description


Your Opportunity:

As a Procurement Specialist I, you will be responsible for performing purchasing functions consistent with established policies and practices while utilizing your excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and external vendors. You will be responsible for the acquisition and procurement of routinely purchased supplies, equipment and services within assigned work groups. Your other responsibilities may include researching and collating information, preparing requests for quotations, and issuing purchase orders using pre-set templates and established rules.

Description:

As a Procurement Specialist I, you will be responsible for performing purchasing functions consistent with established policies and practices while utilizing your excellent customer service skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff and external vendors. You will be responsible for the acquisition and procurement of routinely purchased supplies, equipment and services within assigned work groups. Your other responsibilities may include researching and collating information, preparing requests for quotations, and issuing purchase orders using pre-set templates and established rules.

  • Classification: Procurement Specialist I
  • Union: AUPE GSS
  • Unit and Program: CPSM
  • Primary Location: Coronation Plaza
  • Location Details: Eligible to work remotely within Alberta
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 02-JUN-2023
  • Employee Class: Regular Full Time
  • Date Available: 12-JUN-2023
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 2
  • Shifts per cycle: 10
  • Shift Pattern: Days
  • Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
  • Minimum Salary: $28.35
  • Maximum Salary: $31.64
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent. Additional Required Qualifications:

Completion of a minimum 2 year post-secondary education in the field of Business or Supply Chain Management. Supply Chain Management courses. 1-3 years of purchasing experience. Intermediate understanding of purchasing fundamentals, including Logistics, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Basic understanding of contract language and legal terminology. Proficiency with MS office applications. Keyboarding skills with minimum of 30 wpm. Ability to communicate in English clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with all levels of staff, management, and vendors. Ability to produce a large volume of work with a high degree of accuracy. Effective organizational skills, ability to prioritize and strong attention to detail. Oracle or other ERP system experience. Client focused and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Demonstrates a high standard of work ethic in previous position with minimal errors. Must be a self-starter, work with confidential information, demonstrate initiative and be able to action assigned tasks. Must be able to work in a fast paced environment which may include patient critical requests. A mandatory knowledge and skills test will be administered to selected candidates. Preferred Qualifications:

Combination of education and experience may be considered. Healthcare and/or Public Purchasing/supply chain experience is an asset. Professional Membership(s): Relevant designations pertaining to supply chain management preferred.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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We\'re passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, all across Alberta.

Everything we do at AHS reflects a patient and family centred approach; it\'s about putting patients\' and families\' experiences, priorities and trust first.

We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Alberta Health Services

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2180073
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Alberta, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned