Procurement Officer

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois - Chicago Full time


Procurement Officer - Materials Management

Procurement Officer - Materials Management

Hiring Department : Materials Management

Hiring Unit: University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm

Requisition ID :

Posting Close Date : 8/27/2024

Position Number : CF3645

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. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UI Health 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 .

UI Health is seeking a Procurement Officer to join our Materials Management team. This role requires experienced buyers who perform purchasing functions for a variety of specialized products and services, and who advise user departments on the purchase of such items. Coordinates the centralized procurement of supplies and equipment for the hospital. They procure in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code in order to obtain best quantities, prices & quality as needed for the hospital, SCB and clinics

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Issues Purchase Orders the 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
  • Investigates 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, aqnd applicability of assigned commodities and services)
  • Follows Illinois Procurement Code, hospital policies and procedures in addition the department of materials management guideline and non-academic policies & procedures are to be followed at all times.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects 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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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