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Job Title Procurement Specialist/UKHC Requisition Number RE46043 Working Title Procurement Specialist/UKHC 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 Intermittent lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.; sitting at computer for extended periods >70% of the time 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. 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 A 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 09/29/2024 Our University Community We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.


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