Purchasing Supervisor
Materials Management
Job Posting: Non-Union 2026-159
Temporary Full-Time Position (September 2026 to approximately September 2027)
Located on the coast of beautiful Georgian Bay, our facility boasts the best that both nature and technology can offer. We work in one of Canada's most modern health care facilities and live in one of the country's top outdoor adventure destinations. You can get from desk to dock in 10 minutes!
West Parry Sound Health Centre (WPSHC) has always employed an innovative planning approach aimed at integrating services. Faced with the challenges of rural care delivery, WPSHC has partnered in regional alliances and created internal programming solutions that have benefited patient care and improved services throughout the catchment area.
Today our uniquely integrated health care organization includes Lakeland Long Term Care, seven Nurse Practitioner Led Clinics delivering care to rural communities, management of District ambulance services and dispatch, and a full range of in-patient and out-patient programs associated with a 90-bed acute care hospital.
WPSHC's innovative approach to integration has benefited the community through more seamless local delivery of services, improved access to primary care, a wider understanding of local needs and the ability to respond as these needs continue to evolve. Additionally, these initiatives have resulted in cost savings through co-location and improved 'point-of-service' for clients.
For more information on WPSHC, please visit our website.
The West Parry Sound Health Centre currently has an opening for a Purchasing Supervisor at West Parry Sound Health Centre
Reporting to the Manager of Materiels Management and Environmental & Linen Services, the Purchasing Supervisor supervises and coordinates the Stores and Purchasing department, as well as, under the direction of the Manager of Materiels Management, provides general management of day-to-day activities of the department and counsel to the Health Centre management team regarding purchasing matters.
Specific accountabilities include:
- Work with external agencies, in-house maintenance staff, and outside vendors in order to develop and maintain an ongoing preventative maintenance program and database.
- Order parts needed for repairs, and coordinates repairs completed by external vendors as well as minor equipment repairs and troubleshooting.
- Complete payroll submission for Central Supply Reprocessing and Materiels Management.
- Supervise and coordinate Stores and Purchasing Departments activities and staff.
- Coordinate and monitors the delivery of supplies and equipment.
- Processes routine purchase orders in order to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
- Supervises invoice reconciliation in coordination with the Finance department.
In return for your dedication, you can look forward to the following array of benefits:
$74,632 - $86,517 yearly, based on experience.
+ Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
+ 6% vacation pay and 13% pay in lieu of fringe benefits (9% if enrolled in HOOPP)
+ Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
+ Wellness Program & onsite gym
Best of all, you will be welcomed into a supportive interdisciplinary team environment that will allow you to develop a wide breadth of skills. This is an opportunity to grow in an established and highly respected organization, using your experience and skills to inspire a direct and positive impact on the community.
To qualify for this position, you will need post-secondary certificate/diploma in Business/Office Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
You will also need to have:
- Post-secondary certificate/diploma in Business/Office Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in a health care environment.
- Minimum two (2) years of experience with a computerized Materiels Management system.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
- Demonstrated knowledge of general medical and surgical supplies.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to speak and interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
- Demonstrated professionalism, tact, and diplomacy in interactions with others.
- Skill in writing concise, logical, grammatically correct business correspondences and reports.
- Skills in supervising staff including the ability to delegate responsibility, organize objectives, and evaluate subordinate effectiveness.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills, team building skills, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, and the ability to prioritize and organize work.
- Demonstrated time management skills and the ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
- Ability to multi-task while providing consistent high quality work.
- Commitment to continuing education and maintaining professional standards.
- Demonstrated satisfactory attendance levels, work performance, disciplinary history, and positive work references.
The ideal candidate's work will exemplify WPSHC's core values: compassion, accountability, rights and responsibilities, excellence, and safety.
Please note: For the safety and well-being of our patients, employees, and visitors, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Exceptions may be made for individuals who are unable to receive a COVID-19 vaccine for legislated protected reasons (e.g. medical exemption). All incumbents in this position will be required to provide a clear criminal/vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment.
West Parry Sound Health Centre is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities to ensure equal participation. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.
Personal information submitted will be used for the purpose of this competition only.
Please be advised the WPSHC property is smoke-free.
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