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Buyer - Procurement

Verified
Truro, NS
CA$26 - CA$30/hour
Entry Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Health
Dental
Travel

About the role

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Buyer is responsible for procurement activities in a centralized service including inventory, non-inventory goods and services. Assists with supply/service contract management for facilities and agencies as directed by the Procurement Manager according to established procurement policies.

A skill test will be included as part of the selection process.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent required
  • Two (2) year post-secondary program in Business or equivalent required
  • SCMA Certificate or an acceptable combination of education and experience would be considered an asset
  • Advanced working knowledge and proficiency with a variety of computer software applications, specifically Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
  • Working knowledge of SAP operating system preferred
  • Ability to work in a self-directed environment and also effectively within an interdisciplinary team
  • Willingness to learn new computer programming
  • Occasional travel to other sites may be required
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

  • Permanent Full-time (100%) position, 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$25.93 - $30.06 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

About Nova Scotia Health Authority

Hospitals and Health Care
5001-10,000

We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between.

We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you.

Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia.

Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning

Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations