Procurement Analyst 2 - Procurement and Contracting - FT - Day

University of California, Irvine•Fullerton, CA

12h

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple assignments
Previous experience with MMIS system
Previous experience with GHX Exchange and dashboards.
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.
Knowledge of healthcare materials, equipment, supplies, and services and how they are managed and used in a clinical capacity
Familiar with MS Office suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated work experience in progressively more complex roles related to data analysis.
Demonstrated general knowledge of vendor sourcing and negotiation techniques
Demonstrated fundamental knowledge of procurement practices and procedures
Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs, meet quality standards for services, and evaluate customer satisfaction
Customer service oriented and team focused