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Purchasing Agent
Description: <br><br>Serving the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) community this full-time position involves the procurement of speech generating devices, writing aids, mountings, parts and supplies to support leasing, sales and operations for the Centralized Equipment Pool (CEP). CEP is operated by Holland Bloorview and is located at 20 Banigan Dr, East York, ON, supporting 27 AAC clinics across Ontario providing communication equipment to clients.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of products.<br>• Develop Request for Proposals as directed by leadership.<br>• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices, quality, and delivery terms for goods and services.<br>• Source new products and vendors.<br>• Review and monitor lease and sales inventory, ensuring stock levels are optimized and preventing overstocking or stockouts. <br>• Analyze equipment trends and needs of the program. <br>• Carefully manage client personal health information.<br>• Maintain accurate records in CEP’s system database (4D). <br>• Maintain accurate and complete sales records for Assistive Devices Program (ADP) reimbursement.<br>• Review the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) bi-weekly holding report identifying approvals, non-approvals, and payments<br>• Assist with audits and reporting requirements related to purchasing functions.<br>• Provide timely sales quotes and process sales orders.<br>• Track and manage orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues.<br>• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to ensure reliable and cost-effective procurement.<br>• Negotiate pricing and manage contracts with vendors.<br>• Assess vendor performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.<br>• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.<br>• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and industry developments to make informed purchasing decisions.<br><br>Experience and Educational Requirements<br>• A relevant college diploma or university degree (i.e., Supply Chain Management, Business, logistics) or equivalent experience<br>• 1 to 3 years purchasing experience ideally in an electronics / high tech equipment<br>• Purchase Management Association of Canada (PMAC) enrollment or equivalent an asset<br>• Experience and understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) equipment is an asset<br>• Working knowledge of databases such as the 4D information system is an asset.<br>• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to promote effective collaboration<br>• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team<br>• Well organized with good time management skills to meet deadlines<br>• Excellent negotiator with ability to perform extensive research on products<br>• Fully proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)<br>• Flexible and able to balance multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail
3M, Accounting Software Systems, ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP Solutions, IBM AS/400, Vendors, Office Functions, Purchase Orders, Suppliers, Pricing
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  • North York, ON
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • - CAD / Hourly
  • Description: <br><br>Serving the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) community this full-time position involves the procurement of speech generating devices, writing aids, mountings, parts and supplies to support leasing, sales and operations for the Centralized Equipment Pool (CEP). CEP is operated by Holland Bloorview and is located at 20 Banigan Dr, East York, ON, supporting 27 AAC clinics across Ontario providing communication equipment to clients.<br><br>Key Responsibilities:<br><br>• Prepare and process purchase orders and ensure timely delivery of products.<br>• Develop Request for Proposals as directed by leadership.<br>• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best prices, quality, and delivery terms for goods and services.<br>• Source new products and vendors.<br>• Review and monitor lease and sales inventory, ensuring stock levels are optimized and preventing overstocking or stockouts. <br>• Analyze equipment trends and needs of the program. <br>• Carefully manage client personal health information.<br>• Maintain accurate records in CEP’s system database (4D). <br>• Maintain accurate and complete sales records for Assistive Devices Program (ADP) reimbursement.<br>• Review the Assistive Devices Program (ADP) bi-weekly holding report identifying approvals, non-approvals, and payments<br>• Assist with audits and reporting requirements related to purchasing functions.<br>• Provide timely sales quotes and process sales orders.<br>• Track and manage orders to ensure timely delivery and resolve any issues.<br>• Develop and maintain vendor relationships to ensure reliable and cost-effective procurement.<br>• Negotiate pricing and manage contracts with vendors.<br>• Assess vendor performance and provide feedback for continuous improvement.<br>• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.<br>• Monitor market trends, pricing fluctuations, and industry developments to make informed purchasing decisions.<br><br>Experience and Educational Requirements<br>• A relevant college diploma or university degree (i.e., Supply Chain Management, Business, logistics) or equivalent experience<br>• 1 to 3 years purchasing experience ideally in an electronics / high tech equipment<br>• Purchase Management Association of Canada (PMAC) enrollment or equivalent an asset<br>• Experience and understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) equipment is an asset<br>• Working knowledge of databases such as the 4D information system is an asset.<br>• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) to promote effective collaboration<br>• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team<br>• Well organized with good time management skills to meet deadlines<br>• Excellent negotiator with ability to perform extensive research on products<br>• Fully proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)<br>• Flexible and able to balance multiple priorities with a strong attention to detail
  • 2025-10-17T14:49:38Z

Purchasing Agent Job in North York | Robert Half