Purchase Planner - Approvisionneur

Reference # 01029 Posted Monday, December 22nd, 2025 at 12:00am Scope Public Applications Accepted Position Purchasing Clerk Department Materials Management Vacancy Yes Term Permanent, Part-Time Pay $27.852 to $29.738 as per the CUPE Collective Agreement
At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity , Quality , Respect , Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT
Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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Successful completion of the Healthcare Supply Chain Management Training Certificate or willingness to enroll within six months
Post secondary courses related to Purchasing or Materials Management preferred
A minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a computerized purchasing position preferred
Knowledge of hospital purchasing and receiving
Knowledge of EDI and other electronic ordering systems
Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
Knowledge of medical supply and equipment products and terminology
Willingness to enroll in further Materials Management education programs as required
Must be able to organize and prioritize workload while functioning independently with minimum supervision
Must have above average public relations skills combined with the ability to relate well under pressure in a positive, courteous, cooperative manner. Follows safe and healthy work practices and maintain a safe, healthy work environment through attendance at educational programs, use of established reporting mechanisms for injuries, illness and hazards and adherence to health and safety related policies and procedures
Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.
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