Req ID:221294Location:Central Zone, Bethune Building - QEIIDepartment:SCO Procurement CZType of Employment:Casual Casual Relief (3%) x 1Posting Closing Date:26-May-26About the OpportunityThe Senior Buyer is responsible for coordinating the procurement activities of a buying group by assisting and supporting the Procurement Manager on a daily basis. The Senior Buyer is responsible for gathering information related to contract costing, analysis, statistical reporting, and acts as a liaison between the vendor and end users. The Senior Buyer performs contract maintenance by monitoring and evaluating buying decision rationale, contract value and expiry dates. The incumbent assists and supports the Procurement Manager when necessary and is responsible for preparing request for quotations for goods and services that fall under public procurement thresholds. The Senior Buyer is also responsible for contract creation and amending Agreements. To facilitate the public tendering process, the Senior Buyer works with the Department of Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services, Province of Nova Scotia and the internal stakeholders to coordinate meetings and associated documentation required for the RFP. The Senior Buyer is also responsible for providing Provincial Health Care facilities and associated departments with goods and services on a daily basis at the best possible price as well as providing expertise in regards to those items focusing on patient safety and comfort first and foremost. The Senior Buyer will issue purchase orders; provide procurement quality control,



reviewing and auditing of contract files.About YouGrade 12 and completion of a two-year program in Business, IT, Supply Chain or equivalent.Three (3) years of related experience required.Enrollment in Purchasing Management Association of Canada Program Courses is an asset.Experience in a Procurement, Materials Management department involving.Understanding of Purchasing Principles, Inventory Management including knowledge of E-Commerce practices and online (computerized) purchasing preferred.SAP experience preferred.Purchasing Management Association of Canada Program Courses.Must have excellent negotiation and project management skills.Familiar with legal requirements of contracts.Effective time management skills.Oral, written, interpretation & communication skills.Competencies in other languages preferred; French an asset.A skills test will be included as part of the selection process.Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.HoursCasual relief, no guaranteed hoursCompensation and Perks$31.00 - $33.23 hourlyEqual Opportunity StatementNova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Buyer - $31 - $33.2 An Hour (Winnipeg)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health
📍 Winnipeg