Procurement Specialist/UKHC

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Procurement Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number RE45897
Working Title Procurement Specialist
Department Name H3230:Materials/Purchasing Services
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 11
Salary Range $54,080-95,056/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include the ability to occasionally lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.; occasionally stand or walk with objects weighing up to 10 lbs.; regularly sit at a computer workstation for extended periods of time performing tasks requiring repetitive motions (such as typing); and occasional job-related travel.
Shift
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, as business needs.
Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist role ensures the seamless procurement of supplies, including approving and processing purchase orders, building and cultivating a reliable contractor base, and offering crucial support to project teams. This role involves managing substitutions, backorders, and daily order activities to procure supplies cost-effectively and on time. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist resolves exceptions and errors in the procurement process by coordinating with various stakeholders, expediting orders, and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships. The Procurement Specialist reports to the Director of Sourcing/Data and Analytics. Routinely communicates with clinical staff/managers regarding backorders to assess inventory levels and product status. Participates in a variety of special projects to assist management in the financial administration. Provides daily and sometimes more frequently, reports regarding item utilization, stocking, turns, PARs and DOH.
Internal Employee Being Considered (IEBC)
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
SAP experience highly desirable, GHX certification recommended, Microsoft office (especially Excel) benchmarking tools, ERP applications (SAP).
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Business degree from a recognized college or university in business or medical field is preferred. Minimum experience of 2-5 years in procurement from the health-care environment.
Deadline to Apply 06/23/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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