About this role
Clearpoint Health Network (CHN) is one of Canada?s largest trusted provider of independent surgical and multi-disciplinary medical centres across Canada. Working in close collaboration with hospitals, insurance providers, regional health organizations and workers? compensation boards, Clearpoint delivers high-quality care across Canada meeting the needs of patients, while alleviating capacity pressure on public health systems.
Canadian Surgery Solutions, a division of Clearpoint Health Network is recruiting for an Inventory Specialist in Calgary. Position Type: Permanent. No of Position: 1.
Role is responsible for ensuring:
• That all stages of the inventory management process are complete and in accordance with policies and processes. • Compliance with contract terms and conditions assigned within vendor groups. • Maintain and update the inventory management system.
Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all stages of the inventory management process are complete and in accordance with policies and processes. • Purchase specialized medical supplies, implants and equipment within your purchasing authority. • Compliance with contract terms and conditions assigned within vendor groups. • Maintain and update the inventory management system • Maintain and be aware and have knowledge of all vendor contracts and pricing; assist in financial evaluation of supplier proposals, pricing comparisons and sourcing decisions as requested. • Receive and store supplies and equipment. • Track orders and maintain inventory records and monitor purchase-order fulfillment. • Report damaged or deficient items to the Manager and vendor. • Audit and replenish supply carts. • Monitor shelf life, requisition items in low supply and ensure items are used in a first-in, first-out basis; conduct demand forecasting and procurement recommendations. • Audit out-going orders and report discrepancies to the Nurse Manager. • Arranges for return of damaged or recalled items. • Maintains statistics for reporting. • Standardizing and maximizing the value of items purchased. • Consults with user departments and suppliers to resolve discrepancies. • Develop and maintain supplier relationships; engaging with vendor reps regarding existing and future requirements, cost-saving opportunities and new products and technologies; document actual examples of cost-reduction initiatives and supplier alternatives. • Shipping and receiving all loaners and repairs. • Close out purchase orders and fiscal periods in the inventory management system within required timelines. • Review and process all invoices in the accounting system and submit items for approval within required timelines. • Review weekly operating room slates with the Nurse Manager and Inventory colleague. • Assist in the training and onboarding of new staff. • Coordinate and manage inventory counts and audits.
Required Qualifications: The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, results driven, business-oriented individual with experience in healthcare, surgical products and service knowledge with the benefit of:
• Post-secondary education in supply chain management. • Healthcare/medical device background, experience with surgical vendors and contract management experience. • Knowledge and understanding of aseptic techniques. • 3-5 yrs procurement and/or supply chain experience required. • Solid MS Excel skills. • A high level of professionalism (exceptional customer service and organizational skills) results-oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multip