Buyer/Planner

Please note this role will work in a hybrid environment. The successful candidate must be located near a Canadian Blood Services site and will be working a mixture of on-site and off-site work based on the parameters for our operations to meet the needs of our donors, our staff and our communities. Currently, employees are expected to have an in-person presence for at least 40% of their work time. This requirement may vary depending upon circumstances.

Job category: Procurement
Job posting ID: 6787

​Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-02-24 

Classification: PTS/MGT/IT B
Salary/Rate of pay: $62,607 - $71,260

Application deadline: 2025-01-15 
Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

 Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. 

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About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a regular full-time Buyer/Planner to join our dynamic Procurement team. 

The Procurement team is responsible for providing strategic procurement support to Canadian Blood Services through the development of requests for proposal, contract negotiations and supplier qualifications for critical supplies and services. The team works to continuously enhance our procurement policies and procedures and work diligently to help manage our relationships with our suppliers.

In this role, you will have a dedicated portfolio where you will analyze, monitor, and manage inventory levels for medical supplies at Canadian Blood Services sites. You will also provide procurement services for the acquisition of general supplies, using Material Requirement Planning in SAP for medical supplies, and make recommendations for changes to inventory levels at sites in coordination with business owners.

Formula for success

• Leveraging your strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will liaise with medical supply business owners to establish quantities and shipping schedules for medical supplies based on forecasts and supplier lead times.
• Utilizing your excellent attention to detail, you will proactively monitor inventory levels and MRP output to ensure accuracy, completeness, and efficient management of inventory levels to reduce the financial risk of obsolescence.
• Drawing on your excellent accuracy and prioritization skills, you will interpret and analyze requirements and specifications of clients, including reviewing requisition documents, evaluating operational issues and policies, systems data, and standards. Initiates and processes requests.
• Focusing on your strong organizational skills, you will assess and compare quotations to ensure the right product is purchased from the right company, at the right price and quality along with the supplier’s ability to deliver on time.
• Utilizing your effective problem-solving skills, you will Investigate and resolve issues from Head Office departments and Canadian Blood Services sites on defective goods, poor service and/or late deliveries.
• Concentrating on your ability to lead and work collaboratively across diverse teams, you will review discrepancies, and through discussions with supplier and requisitioner, determine the best solution. 
• Using your continuous growth mindset, you will analyze trends and make recommendations for improvements to process. As part of the team, establish and implement improved techniques and methods of procurement activities for client departments.
• Drawing on your analytical skills, you will collect and interpret data on assigned procurement and supply activities. Produce documentation in support of various service activities.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Desired education and skills

• Completion of a post-secondary education in a relevant discipline from a recognized academic institution, preferably in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management.
• Completion of APICS syllabus and looking towards obtaining CPIM designation, would be considered an asset.
• Three to four years of job-related experience in the procurement field. 
• Two to three years of SAP experience both from a Material Management standpoint and a Financial, Controlling standpoint. 
• Experience with computer systems is essential. Experience with SAP, Excel and MS Word are a definite asset.
• GMP training and/or experience would be an asset.
• Strong understanding of supply management concepts.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

What we offer you

• 4 weeks' vacation
• Annual performance award up to 5%
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources

What you can expect

• This role will work in a hybrid environment with requirements to be onsite at Canadian Blood Services location 40% of the time/2 days of the week.
• Travel within Canada for meetings or annual events may be required for this role on an as-needed basis.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.  

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. 

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. 

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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