Job Number: MU14209P

Summary:Reporting to the Senior Director of General Services, performs professional purchasing work for procurement of equipment, supplies, and services of complex technical and specialized items which are typically made, altered, or customized to meet the University’s specific needs and specifications. Incumbent will independently negotiate contracts with vendors, and requires extensive knowledge of sources of supply, interpretations of specifications, and possible substitutions. Promotes the most effective use of funds in the acquisition of assigned commodities in accordance policies and procedures. Work is reviewed in terms of meeting specific turnaround times, goals, and objectives.

Required:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the job
Must possess excellent negotiating and political acumen skills
Must be able to independently act to resolve problems and deal with difficult situations
Must be able to work under pressure and produce accurate, detailed work
Demonstrated knowledge of business practices such as Purchasing, Business Law, Economics, and Accounting
Ability to perform procurement functions using an automated purchasing system
Must possess valid driver's license to travel to meet with customers, and attend off-site training or vendor locations as needed to complete assignments
Minimum 3 years relevant experience

Desired:
Understanding of JCAHO, DHS, and OSHPD requirements pertaining to procurement/contracts
Procurement experience in UC or other University Medical Center