Procurement Officer - Labs/Pathology Services

Procurement Officer - Labs/Pathology Services

Hiring Department: Labs/Pathology Services

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1022458

Posting Close Date:7/5/2024

Position Number: CE9474

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Description:

The Procurement Officer will perform purchasing functions for a variety of specialized products and services, and will advise the Pathology Laboratory department on the purchasing of such items. Assists with the coordination of the centralized procurement of supplies and equipment for the pathology/Lab Services Department and all associated programs. They procure in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code in order to obtain best quantities, prices & quality as needed for the Pathology/Lab Services Department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Issues purchase orders in Allscripts Supply Chain System.

• Prepares reports and correspondence (such as status of requisitions, purchase orders. shipments and complaints) related to his/her assignments.

• Follow up on open order resolutions and invoice discrepancies.

• Create Standing Orders in iBuy.

• Investigate complaints from departments and vendors/contractors and problems arising from the procurement of commodities: determines an appropriate action to resolve vendor/contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.

• Serves as a general procurement resource person (answers questions regarding the characteristics, capabilities and applicability of assigned commodities and services).

• Follows Illinois Procurement Code, hospital policies and procedures in addition to the department of Materials Management and Pathology/Lab Services guidelines and the non-academic policies & procedures are always followed.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

1.Any one or any combination of the following, totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below of which six (6) months must be actual work experience:

A. Work experience performing duties comparable to those performed at the Procurement Officer Assistant level of this series or in positions of comparable responsibility.

AND/OR

B. College credit for course work in any field

• 30 semester hours equals six (6) months
• 60 semester hours or Associate's Degree equals one (1) year (12 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• 120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals three (3) years (36 months)
• Master Degree or higher equals four (4) years (48 months)

NOTE: Possession of a current Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC), or a current Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) certificate, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or equivalent certifications may satisfy the above requirements.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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