Company DescriptionOne of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!Job DescriptionOsler together with Trillium Health Partners and Halton Healthcare Services own and operate Shared Services West Regional Materials Management (SSW). The Purchasing Clerk will report to the Manager, Corporate Finance and Reporting, and will be responsible for daily ordering of goods and services for hospital clients and serves as a liaison between the vendors and hospital end-users. The Purchasing Clerk will ensure procurement activities are managed in a professional, client service oriented and cost effective manner, while maintaining compliance with the broader public sector directives through Osler's procurement policies. This role works closely with and takes direction from the purchasing coordinator at SSW.Accountabilities:Process purchase orders from a purchase requisition while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracyExpedite follow-up on orders with vendors and hospital end usersProvides excellent customer service to hospital end users, vendors and other internal and external stakeholders using appropriate communication methods to respond in a timely, helpful and courteous mannerAction purchase order acknowledgement exceptions and assist with three-way match exceptions by liaising with end users, accounts payable, receiving and suppliers to resolve discrepanciesAssist hospital end users with finding suppliers or productsAssist with the return of goods to the supplier and from recall processesResolving hold of payment or shipment issues with suppliers by working closely with accounts payable and suppliersEnsure compliance with Osler's sourcing, procurement and purchasing policies, including adhering to approved procurement practicesCompletion of the CARD process on behalf of hospital end usersAssist with Meditech materials management training and education for end usersPromotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the teamCross trains team mates as required and coverage of sites as per operational requirementsExercise discretion and confidentiality when dealing with vendors and suppliersAssignment of additional projects/duties from time to time as requiredQualificationsTwo years of experience working within a corporate level purchasing department or finance experience in a computerized setting requiredCompletion of a post-secondary education in a related field of study in supply chain management or business administration diploma or certificateMember of Purchasing Management Association of Canada (Level 2 would be an asset)Ability to work in a fast paced environment, with superior organizational skills to handle large volumes of time sensitive requests, ability to prioritize and attention to detailEnthusiastic, positive, solutions-focused with a 'can do' attitude, able to work independently and in a teamPrevious experience and knowledge of Meditech materials management module experience would be an assetApplies professional judgment and problem-solving skills to identify issues and deficiencies, resolve basic issues to client's satisfaction and escalate appropriate mattersExcellent attendance, punctuality and work recordMust be able to accomplish tasks within strict deadlineExcellent analytical skills and communication skills both written and oralExcellent customer service track-recordExcellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including ExcelAble to accommodate travel between all Osler sites and SSWMust demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and CollaborationAdditional InformationHours: Currently days (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)Hybrid: Roles that function remotely, but require essential, regular onsite weekly workSalary:
Minimum: $24.72 hourly
Maximum: $26.89 hourlyApplication deadline: August 8, 2025#LI-LM1Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected].While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.
