Updated: May 19, 2023
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Sterile Processing
UC Title: PROCUREMENT ANL 2
Position Number: 40869278
Reports to: Central Sterile Supervisor 1
Working Title: Procurement Analyst 2
Cost Center: Sterile Processing (427053)
Bargaining Unit: No Bargaining Unit
FLSA: Nonexempt
Date Created: 10/24/2022
Job Code: 007740
Hours: 40
Shift: Days
FTE: 1
Position Summary:
Under general supervision, the Procurement Analyst II is responsible for daily departmental procurement activities with the ability to evaluate requests for services, set appropriate priorities, and communicate priorities to peers and customers tactfully, but effectively, in order to maintain positive working relationships and confidence from customer areas. The Buyer I performs purchasing duties according to prescribed procedures and/or defined instructions including maintaining an integral database of information, serving as a liaison between various parties in the supply chain, interfacing with Accounts Payable to facilitate accurate payment of vendors, ensuring the fulfillment of contract terms, monitoring vendor relationships & performance, and coordinating items and vendor requests. The incumbent may be delegated limited commitment authority.
Total Compensation
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our:
Compensation practices (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php) and
Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits).
Salary Range:
Hourly Rate Minimum $25.57 Midpoint $35.30 Maximum $45.02
Required Qualifications:
HS Graduate or Equivalent
Knowledge of healthcare materials, equipment, supplies, and services and how they are managed and used in a clinical capacity
Previous experience with MMIS system
Familiar with MS Office suite
Demonstrated fundamental knowledge of procurement practices and procedures
Demonstrated general knowledge of vendor sourcing and negotiation techniques
Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs, meet quality standards for services, and evaluate customer satisfaction
Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple assignments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Customer service oriented and team focused
Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
Minimum 1 year experience as a purchaser in a large, complex healthcare system.
Demonstrated work experience in progressively more complex roles related to data analysis.
Previous experience with GHX Exchange and dashboards.
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate of Arts
Knowledge of Material Management Information Systems (MMIS)
Previous experience in a service center environment
Specialized Hospital experience, e.g., EP Lab, Cath Lab, and/or OR
AA Degree preferred.
Intermediate MS Excel or higher preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: • Background Check and Live Scan • Legal Right to Work in the United States • Vaccination Policies • Smoking and Tobacco Policy • Drug Free Environment The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. • California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act • E-Verify • Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/newhire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at
[email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.