Procurement Specialist

Job summary

Coordinate day-to-day purchasing and vendor relations for the site Logistics & Supply Chain Management department. Maintain appropriate levels of supplies and equipment and ensure they are accessible to units and departments.

Job details

Requisition ID: 412123 Position Number: 116-7113599-C411-01 Posting End Date: October 9, 2026 Employer: Southern Health-Santé Sud Site: Portage Regional Health Centre Union: Non Union Department/Unit: Logistics & Supply Chain Management Work Location: Portage Regional Health Centre City: Portage la Prairie Hiring Status: Temporary FTE: 1.0 Employment arrangement: In Person Daily hours worked: 7.75 Anticipated shift: Days Annual base hours: 2015 Anticipated Start Date: 10/21/2026 Reason for Term:Indefinite Term Salary: $26.77 - $34.13 Find your rewarding career in a vibrant and diverse community within Southern Health-Santé Sud. Our organization is privileged to provide care for people at every point in their lives. Partnering with our communities, we provide safe, accessible and sustainable people-centered health care. We are proud to work in collaboration with all our partners within and throughout our diverse region: seven First Nations Communities, Francophone, Métis, Mennonite and Hutterite communities as well as a growing number of immigrants from all over the world. Be part of the Southern Health-Santé Sud team, who is rooted in what matters most. Joina region that offers a lifestyle like no other – a safe, peaceful, beautiful, fulfilling life for you and your family. Position Overview Reporting to the Lead - Supply Chain Management, the Procurement Specialist is responsible for coordinating day-to-day purchasing and vendor relations in the site Logistics & Supply Chain Management department. The incumbent ensures optimal levels of supplies and equipment are maintained and accessible to units and departments. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud. This text is available in French upon request./Ce profil de poste est disponible en français sur demande. E-mail humanresources@southernhealth.ca. Experience Minimum three-year (3) relevant experience in procurement. Previous experience working with MS Dynamics GP is considered an asset. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Health Management, Management Information Systems an asset. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Certification/Licensure/Registration Enrollment in a relevant certification program is considered an asset (such as SCMP, APICS, CIM, CPIM). Qualifications And Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications and Email. Knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG). Knowledge of Safe Work practices and familiarity with Manitoba Workplace Safety and Health Act and Regulations. Demonstrated ability to promote and maintain a positive work environment. Demonstrated ability to take initiative. Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work in a fast paced and changing environment. Demonstrated written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships. Demonstrated effective collaboration, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as independently. Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions. Demonstrated ability to respect confidentiality including paper, electronic formats and other mediums. Good work and attendance record. Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000. Physical Requirements Demonstrated ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the job including occasional lifting of up to 50lbs. May be required to work in a variety of temperatures including excessive heat or cold. No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions. May work evenings and weekends as necessary. Will be required to travel to other facilities as required. This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud’s FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position. Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

What you’ll do

Coordinate day-to-day purchasing and vendor relations for the site Logistics & Supply Chain Management department. Maintain appropriate levels of supplies and equipment and ensure they are accessible to units and departments.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of relevant procurement experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and email, and knowledge of WHMIS, TDG, and workplace safety practices. A valid Class 5 driver's license, an insured vehicle, and liability insurance are required; relevant post-secondary education and enrollment in a supply chain certification program are assets.

Listed skills

• written communication · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Supply chain management · Preferred
• Collaboration · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Negotiation · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Conflict Resolution · Preferred
• Procurement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Procurement
• Vendor Relations
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Dynamics GP
• Supply Chain Management
• Inventory Management
• Attention To Detail
• Prioritization
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Negotiation
• Conflict Resolution
• Collaboration
• Confidentiality
• WHMIS And TDG

Job areas

• Logistics
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership

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