Procurement analyst Jobs in Whitby, ON

Job Description

CARE AND BE CARED FOR – THIS IS YOUR HOME

Are you a skilled procurement professional that strives for excellence and quality to create optimal value for the organization? Do you possess strong negotiation and facilitation skills and have experience managing the procurement lifecycle? Are you passionate about exceptional health care and driven by a desire to help others?

If so, take a look at this rewarding career opportunity working alongside a supportive and collaborative team of over 9,000 regulated health care and other professionals. ​​​ We are amid a momentous time for health care in Ontario as we move to a more connected health care system through the Ontario Health Teams model of care.

Ontario Health at Home  is looking for an experienced procurement professional to lead the procurement process for a wide variety of goods and services. The role manages the competitive procurement process by leading an interdisciplinary team within the organization through the procurement lifecycle, from RFx through to contract award and implementation.

The Procurement Specialist ensures compliance with OPS Procurement Directives and Ontario Health atHome relevant policies and procedures. The position meets with Vendors and User departments to resolve any Vendor issues and assist with the monitoring of Vendor contracts. The Procurement Specialist will also ensure that Ontario Health atHome achieves the optimum balance of cost, quality, and delivery in the acquisition of good and services.

The position is accountable for ensuring all legal contracts for the organization are duly executed and stored in a secure database, and manages reporting to ensure contracts are procured or renewed accordingly.

What will you do?

• Drives the organization’s procurement activities to effectively execute procurement strategies and transactions, meeting Ontario Health atHome business needs, including RFBs, RFQs, evaluations, negotiations, award of purchase orders and agreements, and expediting close-out activities.
• Oversees and promotes the ongoing development and sustainability of a purchasing framework with engagement of both internal and external stakeholders
• Ensures procurement commitment approval and contracts align with the Ontario Health atHome Financial Signing Authority (FSA) policy.
• Develops the procurement business case, specifications / standards for the goods or service required, weighting and relevant evaluation criteria for individual RFx processes; develops appropriate procurement documents and contract; and manages all aspects of the competitive procurement process including any necessary postings to the Ontario Tenders Portal (or equivalent platform).
• Participates in and supports provincial procurement initiatives as required
• Executes confidential financial and human resources procurements, maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive organizational information
• Implements policies and procedures to ensure alignment with applicable legislation, directives and Trade Agreements and achieves compliance.
• Maintains current knowledge and ongoing continued education with regard to procurement modernization; the Specialist will stay apprised of changes to the provincial procurement framework to effectively lead as a subject matter expert in the procurement arena
• Navigates the Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery (MPBSD) Vendor of Record program on behalf of the organization to provide procurement advice regarding approach and Vendor selection.
• Guides and assists staff at all levels in awareness and understanding of procurement and contract management processes to increase the perceived value of procurement.
• Networking with peers in other Ontario Health atHome offices; participating in committees to advise on new guidelines, process changes, templates, product evaluations, etc.
• Supports the coordination of various Ministry reporting and / or audits involving procurement on an ad hoc or as needed basis
• Manages a centralized repository / database for all legal agreements. Collaborates and coordinates with internal contributors and subject matter experts to ensure content is complete and accurate.

What must you have?

What do we offer?

We know wellness is supported with work-life balance.  In an inclusive culture committed to support your passion for continuous learning, growth and innovation, we offer :  ​

Who are we?

We are Ontario Health atHome, ready to serve every person in Ontario.  We partner with patients and caregivers, family physicians, hospitals, long-term care and retirement homes, service providers and Ontario Health Teams, to deliver responsive, accessible, integrated, patient-centred care.

Why join us?

If you’re interested in driving excellence in care and service delivery , and seeking an unparalleled opportunity to lead and learn, partner and connect, care and be cared for, this is your home.

Salary

67,765 to $80,915

Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Commitment

Ontario Health atHome is committed to a culture of equity, inclusion, diversity and anti-racism. We are committed to attracting, engaging and developing a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Accommodations for persons with disabilities required during the recruitment process are available upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.