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Strategic Sourcing Professional 3

Department Description

The Purchasing Department provides centralized procurement services for the acquisition of a wide array of supplies, equipment, and services to support the needs of the health system including UC Davis Medical Center, UC Davis Children's Hospital, Same-Day Surgery Center, Comprehensive Cancer Center and Ambulatory Division including 17 Primary Care Clinics.

Job Summary


Final Filing Date

07/03/2022

Salary Range

$2,613.03 - $5,245.21 (Grade 23)

Salary Frequency

Biweekly

Appointment Type

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hour

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location

Facilities Support Services Building

City

Sacramento

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes


We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The primary role of the strategic sourcing professional is to support the procurement and sourcing activities for the entire health system. Responsibilities include researching, identifying, and evaluating contracting opportunities across multiple categories. Negotiate contract prices, terms, and conditions, write and award contract/agreements and perform related analytical and highly technical work. Reviews current, revised, and new GPO and/or local purchasing agreements to determine cost benefit to the organization and compliance with internal policies and requirements. Develop Request for Quotations/Proposals, manage competitive bidding and contract award activities, perform cost analysis and contract negotiations, develop vendor partnerships and building stakeholder relationships. Monitor existing contracts to identify compliance issues, non-contract spends, off-contract spend, pricing discrepancies and work with appropriate parties to resolve. Identify and execute sourcing initiatives to drive savings, standardization, and clinical integration. Maintain vendor relations and serve as a liaison between vendor and stakeholders. Manage short-term projects and/or programs assignments which are often complex in nature. Special program/projects duties as required.

Incumbent works independently and pro-actively with decision-making responsibility under the general direction of the procurement manager.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent related experience / training.
• Advanced business experience in applying accepted business practices in areas such as; Purchasing, Business Law, Economics, and Accounting; and the analytical skills to apply this knowledge to the assigned tasks.
• Procurement experience.
• System improvement experience to evaluate conditions of task assignments and make recommendations to improve, revise, and/or clarify current systems, procedures, and policies.
• Project management experience to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and complete projects on time.
• Thorough knowledge of standard procurement procedures and comprehensive knowledge of equipment/technical/medical/supplies, etc.; equipment and services.
• Advanced understanding of contracts, contract governance, contractual language, and contract lifecycle.
• Negotiation skill to independently negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors etc. to promote increased efficiency in assignment and department operations.
• Skills to write specifications for highly technical, often customized high technology equipment, and contractual service agreements.
• Thorough working knowledge of computerized systems and computer-generated data.
• Customer relations and interpersonal skills sufficient to relate to diverse personalities at all levels while operating in a strong services-oriented environment.
• Valid Driver's License and Good Driving Record

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of all federal, state, and local government regulations pertaining to a variety of University and UCDH operations.

Special Requirements

This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.

The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.

We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Final Filing Date

07/03/2022

Salary Range

$2,613.03 - $5,245.21 (Grade 23)

Salary Frequency

Biweekly

Appointment Type

Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hour

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Location

Facilities Support Services Building

City

Sacramento

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=34806&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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