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Overview As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA This position is responsible for procuring supplies, service and equipment for an assigned area and in accordance with organizational guidelines as well as state and federal procurement laws. The incumbent procures products, ensures contract compliance, assesses need and availability, determines vendor sources and reviews requisitions. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients. Responsibilities Essential Functions Obtains products via distributor or direct purchasing through established procurement procedures and approved software. Confirms delivery of procured items and verifies the receipt and integrity of the product. Identifies items on shortage and backorder and works with vendors and end users to find substitutions. Provides expert level support in Lawson for requisitioners as needed. Reviews and analyzes purchase requisitions and contract compliance, verifies prices and ensures orders are correct. Coordinates with internal and external customers to identify orders, needs, and specifications. Performs bid analysis via Excel to determine low cost providers among bid responses. Determines the appropriate method to process requisitions based on cost, time constraints, existing open contracts and/or competitive bidding. Collaborates with vendors and internal customers to ensure that supply, service and equipment needs are met within the constraints of organizational policies and procedures, and the Utah State procurement code. May perform related financial and accounting functions. May be responsible for preparing, overseeing and providing documents for audit purposes. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above. Knowledge of purchasing and contracting policies, laws and regulations. Demonstrated excellent communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge of organizational procurement policies and procedures. Ability to resolve problems related to prices, product availability, product quality and delivery. Ability to perform analysis via Excel to support appropriate bid process decisions. Ability to use BidSync for the purposes of public communication, response and awards to support the public procurement process. Demonstrated ability to learn purchasing and Materials Management Information Systems (MMIS) to facilitate the procurement process. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, related field, or the equivalency. One (1) year of experience in a purchasing-related field. Preferred Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification may be preferred in some areas. Procurement experience for a public entity, retail or in a hospital setting. Working Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation. This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Physical Requirements Listening, Sitting, Speaking Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed EEO Statement University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirimate Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: The following online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. #J-18808-Ljbffr Utah