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Industry Job Postings

There are currently two job postings representing three positions.

• Procurement Specialists – 3SO (Kingston, ON)
• Materials Management Manager – Cardinal Health (Mississauga, ON)

3SO – Procurement Specialists

Position: Procurement Specialist (2 positions)
Department: Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Organization: 3SO (Shared Support Services Southeastern Ontario)
Location: Kingston, Ontario
Reports to: Director, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
Submission deadline: March 19, 2010
Status: Contract (non union)
Position code: N/A
Scheduled working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed

Key Responsibilities:

• Regional and corporate hospital specific contract management efforts through the development of strategic sourcing contracts between vendors and partnering hospitals of 3SO for capital / non capital services and supplies.
• Operational leadership for a site procurement team that will ensure value for money is considered in every purchase decision.
• Building and maintaining productive and mutually beneficial relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure most effective sources of supply and services
• Developing and maintaining a superior customer focused and collaborative team building approach compile, facilitate and evaluate negotiations on behalf of equity member partners utilizing proven negotiation tools and processes
• Reviewing and interpreting vendor contract terms and conditions and maintaining an up-to-date understanding of evolving client needs, industry trends and procurement best practices and processes.

Essential qualifications:

• SAP experience in a material management module
• Proficient computer skills with advanced MS Office applications.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, strong negotiation and problem solving skills
• A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check

Preferred qualifications:

• 7 years relevant work experience preferably within an Shared Service Organization or multi-site healthcare organization

Education requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent related experience combined with CPP, CSCP or PMAC certification

How to apply:

Candidates who are interested in working in a team based environment where individuals are valued and respected and enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, are encouraged to apply to

A PDF of this Procurement Specialist position is available for download.

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.

Cardinal Health Canada – Materials Management Manager

Position: Materials Management Manager
Department: Materials Management
Organization: Cardinal Health Canada
Location: Mississauga, ON Canada
Reports to: Jason Rude – Director, Materials Management
Submission deadline: March 19th, 2010
Status: full time
Scheduled working hours: normal business day

Responsible for the effectiveness of the forecast process, including liaison with Sales, Marketing, Materials Management, and Finance to produce a reasonable forecast, reflective of business direction. To make effective use of resources to minimize the error with reasonable effort, incorporate judgments and consensus and to produce a forecast for Materials Management. Manages the activities related to the inbound supply chain for Cardinal, Carefusion and Stockless businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for Demand Planning processes, roles and responsibilities, and forecast exception management
• Responsible for inbound supply planning for Cardinal, Carefusion and Stockless businesses
• Responsible for forecast review and consensus process that links the demand plan to sales revenue budget, account planning, and marketing initiatives
• Responsible for demand planning accuracy measurement and attainment
• Responsible for statistical forecasting
• Responsible to apply forecast judgment
• Responsible for forecast measurements for planner and region, and track for progress
• Responsible for reporting requirements - construct reports, distribute and implement
• Responsible for setting and attaining goals and objectives for the area
• Responsible for staff training, development, and performance appraisals

Essential qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years Materials Management experience
• A minimum of 2 years leadership experience
• Strong systems background (Demand Solutions experience considered an asset)
• University education or equivalent
• Strong analytical and business skills required
• Comfortable with understanding, conversing in and utilizing the various software programs, tools and technologies that Source Medical operates
• Capability of high confidentiality level
• Proven communication skills (verbal, written and presentation skills)
• Preference given to those with a PMAC or PLOG designation

Preferred qualifications:

• Preference given to those with a PMAC or PLOG designation or MBA

Education requirements:

• University degree necessary

How to apply:

We encourage you to learn more about Cardinal Health Canada at http://www.cardinalhealth.com/ca/en/ Qualified candidates may send a resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience to Rhonda Paris at

A PDF of this Materials Management Manager position is available for download.

We thank you all for your interest. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.

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