Purchasing Specialist

Purchasing Specialist (Chatham, Part-time) Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers across Canada, as well as child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations. MMC provides value-driven contracting and procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, local sourcing, capital (equipment, FF&E and redevelopment) and nutrition solutions. Other services include data analytics, in-hospital logistics, warehousing, technology, procure-to-pay and accounts payable. With an emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and governance best practices. Based in Burlington, ON, the organization also has offices in Toronto, Oakville, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford, London and Chatham, and a distribution centre in Oakville. Learn more: www.mohawkmedbuy.ca. We are currently recruiting for ​a Permanent Part-time Purchasing Specialist to support our Purchasing Services ​ team, reporting to Sam Thrasher. This position would require the individual to work a minimum of 4 days per week, be based at the Chatham office and able to travel onsite to hospitals within the Erie St. Clair region. The closing date for this role is October 29 , 2026. Please note only applications submitted through Dayforce during the posting period will be considered. Position Overview The Purchasing Specialist is responsible for executing Mohawk Medbuy Corporation’s purchasing process to help with any issues related to supply ordering. Key Responsibilities Places orders required utilizing computerized software for the daily operation of all departments including performing duties such as receiving stock requisitions, sourcing suppliers, negotiating price, following up on back-ordered products and co-coordinating delivery. Acts as a resource to provide information to a variety of internal and external clients on material resources procedures and collaborates with clients on problems with materials and/or services Liaises with customers to clearly understand their purchasing and supply requirements and works with the Customer Service Specialist to coordinate and prioritize the processing of customer requisitions. Responds to the changing requirements of customers and follows up with customer issues. Evaluates Mohawk Medbuy Corporation’s service performance Perform all supply chain functions in compliance with BPS Directives Perform all job functions within the guidelines of Mohawk Medbuy Corporation’s policies and procedures Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Skills Education, Training, and Experience Computer – Proficient in Microsoft products Customer focused – Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with hospital staff, residents, customers, employees, contractors. Effective communicator both by phone and email. Effective communicator with all stakeholders, ability to proactively inform customers with product updates, clearly summarize and lay out current state and next steps Critical thinking and problem solving under pressure and tight deadlines Ability to gather information from various parties (vendors, clinical teams, MMC) and use it efficiently to prioritize tasks Post secondary degree or diploma supplemented by PMAC Level II designation. Ongoing education in the area of sourcing and contract management 3+ years experience in a Purchasing Analyst or related role, preferably in a healthcare environment Travel Ability to travel to Mohawk Medbuy offices if required. This role requires the successful candidate to be on-site at the Mohawk Medbuy Chatham office and hospitals in the Erie St.Clair Region. As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Human Resources. Mohawk Medbuy is a HOO…

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