Purchasing coordinator Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose and Commitments of Fraser Health including service delivery that is centered around patients/clients/residents and families: Providing technical guidance to the project planning team for Fraser Health (FH)by ensuring that clinical and technical equipment requirements are identified and the procurement process milestones are achieved on schedule. Responsibilities Assists in the management of the equipment procurement process by providing technical guidance to the project planning teams in the development of equipment requirements, specifications and design suitability for various project initiatives. Provides technical support to the project planning teams during the review of equipment shop drawings to ensure that relevant technical issues have been addressed in developing designs for equipment installation. Liaises with external equipment suppliers to discuss pricing, change orders, contract terms and conditions; identifies related technical issues and works with the supplier to resolve the issues. Assists in the preparation of equipment documentation by performing research, collecting and analyzes relevant data and creating applicable reports. Develops and maintains equipment technical data sheets, which provide information about the performance requirements for the various items of equipment. Assist with the development and application of appropriate evaluation criteria and financial analysis as part of the evaluation of proposals. Participates in the equipment evaluation process to support the selection of equipment by reviewing equipment against user group requests, specifications and project requirements. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge base of medical equipment, clinical products and technological advances by reviewing literature, attending product forms and networking with suppliers and vendors. Qualifications Education and Experience Diploma in Biomedical Engineering, clinical engineering, biomedical technology, or health technology; plus three to five years recent related experience with medical equipment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Competencies Demonstrates the leadership practices of the Fraser Health Leadership Framework of Clear, Caring and Courageous and creates the conditions for people to succeed. Professional/Technical Capabilities: Ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration/consultation with others Comprehensive knowledge of health care delivery systems Knowledge of project management principles and methodologies Strong analytical, critical thinking and evaluation skills Ability to organize and prioritize work Ability to persuade and provide leadership to others Ability to operate related equipment including related software applications Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. About Fraser Health Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region. People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,+ staff, medical staff and volunteers. We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner. Together, we are the heart of health care. Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.