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About the Role

The Purchasing Buyer will liaise directly with category suppliers for a portfolio worth $25 million. They will support supplier and internal stakeholder relationships, soliciting subject matter expertise where required. This role is a 12-month contract with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the effectiveness and productivity of procurement operations from requisition to payment for category management of approximately $25 Million in annual spend
• Responsible for the effectiveness and productivity of procurement operations from requisition to payment
• Manage the automated flow of PO creation (90% of POs) and assist with manual POs for operations (10%)
• Responsible for daily support/inquiries from LifeLabs Operations and Client Service internal stakeholder and purchasing team members
• Responsible for supporting Purchasing manager with additional inquiries and escalated task assignments on behalf of the department

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience
• University degree in Business or equivalent
• Experience managing supplier and stakeholder relationships
• Ability to understand supply chain management processes, including materials management, procurement, and strategic sourcing
• Excellent communication skills (both verbally and written)
• Exposure to sourcing, negotiation and contract development skills
• Basic understanding of contract law
• Understand and utilize best practice SCM processes
• Customer focused with exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and shift priorities

Skills

• Certified Professional Purchaser (CCP) is an asset
• Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) registration and/or accreditation is an asset
• Lean and/or Six Sigma is an asset
• Project management experience is an asset
• Proficiency with Oracle ERP, Discoverer, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint are definite assets

Location

• Canada

Work Type

• Contract
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 3 years of procurement experience

Education Level

• University degree in Business or equivalent

Salary/Compensations

• $57,693 - $73,559 CAD annually

Benefits

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: including the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives
• Professional development and membership reimbursement
• Access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc.
• Optional health-related benefits

About the Company

• For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease.
• Passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
• Innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online.
• More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
• Recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach.
• Prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve.
• Continues to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

Equal Opportunity

• Accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.