Buyer/Planner

This role requires a minimum of 40% on-site presence. Additional on-site work may be required based on business needs. On-site expectations are subject to change and may be adjusted on a temporary or permanent basis. Job posting ID: 9269 Employment status: Temporary full-time Position's anticipated start date: 2026-11-16 Position's anticipated end date: 2028-03-31 Salary/Rate of pay: $75,100 - $88,300 Application deadline: 2026-10-19 This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible. Application requirements: Your up-to-date resume. Job specific cover letter. We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process. Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page. Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. About The Role Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Buyer/Planner to join our dynamic Procurement team. The Procurement team is responsible for providing strategic procurement support to Canadian Blood Services through the development of requests for proposal, contract negotiations and supplier qualifications for critical supplies and services. The team works to continuously enhance our procurement policies and procedures and work diligently to help manage our relationships with our suppliers. In this role, you will have a dedicated portfolio where you will analyze, monitor, and manage inventory levels for medical supplies at Canadian Blood Services sites. You will also provide procurement services for the acquisition of general supplies, using Material Requirement Planning in SAP for medical supplies, and make recommendations for changes to inventory levels at sites in coordination with business owners. Formula for success Leveraging your strong interpersonal and communication skills, you will liaise with medical supply business owners to establish quantities and shipping schedules for medical supplies based on forecasts and supplier lead times. Utilizing your excellent attention to detail, you will proactively monitor inventory levels and MRP output to ensure accuracy, completeness, and efficient management of inventory levels to reduce the financial risk of obsolescence. Drawing on your excellent accuracy and prioritization skills, you will interpret and analyze requirements and specifications of clients, including reviewing requisition documents, evaluating operational issues and policies, systems data, and standards. Initiates and processes requests. Focusing on your strong organizational skills, you will assess and compare quotations to ensure the right product is purchased from the right company, at the right price and quality along with the supplier’s ability to eliver on time. Utilizing your effective problem-solving skills, you will Investigate and resolve issues from Head Office departments and Canadian Blood Services sites on defective goods, poor service and/or late deliveries. Concentrating on your ability to lead and work collaboratively across diverse teams, you will review discrepancies, and through discussions with supplier and requisitioner, determine the best solution. Using your continuous growth mindset, you will analyze trends and make recommendations for improvements to process. As part of the team, establish and implement improved techniques and methods of procurement activities for client departments. Drawing on your analytical skills, you will collect and interpret data on assigned procurement and supply activities. Produce documentation in support of various service activities. Desired Education And Skills Completion of post-secondary education in a relevan…

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