Mohawk Medbuy Corporation · 4 weeks ago
Strategic Sourcing - Strategic Sourcing Associate
1107 Clay Ave, Burlington, ON L7L 0A1, Canada
Full-time, Contract
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $63K/yr
1+ years expMohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit organization that supports health care providers across Canada. They are currently recruiting for full-time Strategic Sourcing Associates to coordinate and support the Sourcing Team through all stages of the procurement process as well as contract management of existing contracts.
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Responsibilities
Liaise with Members on initiatives, contract issues, committee action items, and strategic sourcing inquiries
Participate in the initiative process and supplier meetings to ensure understanding of initiatives
Develop and manage documentation pertaining to all assigned initiatives, including NDAs, COIs and other procurement documentation
Schedule proponent meetings and webinars related to initiatives
Schedule strategic working group/clinical expert group meetings with participating members
Assist in addressing inquiries from members regarding scoring, evaluation, and validations of sourcing events
Provide contract information and initiative expertise to other departments within Mohawk Medbuy
Maintain systems with up-to-date information around initiative milestones
Ensure the bid process is followed according to existing policies and procedures
Develop Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal and Request for Information based on customer requirements. Post RFx on electronic tendering portals
Act as a RFx Bid Administrator and provide bid analysis/evaluations with award recommendation as required to sourcing prime and WG members
Conduct systems and reports maintenance, training and troubleshooting, as required
Collaborate with the sourcing leads to update the comments in procurement systems
Prepare and maintain auditable working contract files and documentation for execution in the contracts system (in line with BPS)
Maintain and update the contract management system for all contracts and amendments throughout the entire contract period
Reply to the proponent’s questions in collaboration with the sourcing lead
Assist and/or prepare load sheets for all internal stakeholders
Create contracts in the ERP system
Provide local contract management issue support during term of agreement
Provide input on "other" contract management activity - e.g. Hospital New Technology/Product requests, Budgetary Quotes, Trial Evaluation Agreements, etc
Manage contract landscape and proactively meet with end users to review upcoming contract expiries and landscape
Administer transactions for major supply and service agreements and equipment, which includes monitoring compliance with terms and conditions
Review material specifications with customer groups through meetings and ongoing communication with suppliers to acquire the best value (cost, quality, delivery, warranty) for material and services
Develop and maintain strong customer relationships
Track and report cost savings based on established guidelines
Lead and coordinate project activities as required
Accountable for the ongoing management of existing contracts (product/Member additions), issue resolution, pricing changes
Interfacing with Members on answering questions/queries on the contracts and delivering exceptional customer service
Review and verify product and service requests from customers
Gather and analyze supplier data and information to determine the viability of new suppliers
Advise customers of marketplace information through general discussions and/or meetings. Distribute pertinent information and literature (e.g., product catalogues, pricing guidelines, supplier information)
Provide timely communication of project status with internal and external customers and escalate issues to the Sourcing Lead or Sr. Manager as appropriate
Contribute/assist team members when needed
Pursue continuous learning
Assist with new staff training and orientation as required
Other duties and tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated knowledge in all facets of MS Office platforms, and Electronic Tendering systems
Demonstrated proficient communication skills both written and oral
Post secondary degree or diploma
1 to 2 years' experience in a purchasing/sourcing environment Knowledge of suppliers and dealing with people in differing levels of profession/position
Excellent interpersonal skills with a high concentration on Customer Service
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Adaptability with a desire to learn
Proven organizational and time management skills
Demonstrated follow-up abilities
Results orientated
Self-starter, highly motivated, works well without constant supervision
Demonstrated ability to organize, control and coordinate various activities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
Knowledge/experience in materials provisioning and understanding of business and legal issues
Preferred
Three (3) to five (5) years' experience in a purchasing/sourcing environment
Health care experience
CSCMP, CPIM, CPPO or CPPB designation
Good understanding of the P2P, supply chain and related ERP processes
Previous experience with Contract Lifecycle Management Software
Contract development and negotiation experience
Broader Public Sector and Ontario Public Service Procurement Directives RFx experience
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Flexible remote work options
Company
Mohawk Medbuy Corporation
We’re a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization entrusted by hundreds of Canadian hospitals and health care providers to drive value, efficiencies and cost-savings on the supplies and services they use.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Tony DiEmanuele
President & CEO
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