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Director, Procurement & Contracting - Procurement and Contracting - FT - Day

Req ID: 90173
Location: Fullerton, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Procurement and Contracting
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $123,500.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $241,900.00/Yr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Responsible for oversight and management of the procurement function across the health system. Responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies to support the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services necessary for the delivery of exceptional patient care and operational excellence. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to streamline procurement processes, enhance workflow efficiency, and drive cost savings. Implement best practices, standardize procedures, and leverage technology solutions to automate manual tasks and improve data accuracy. Plans activities related to the procurement function in order to meet assigned objectives. Receives procurement department assignments in the form of objectives with discretion to determine the process by which to meet goals. Exercises judgment within defined policies to determine appropriate action. Uses professional concepts and organizational guidelines to resolve more complex procurement issues.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Management skills required to lead department, including management of staff performance and development, team building and communications, resolution of issues and conflicts, review and approval of work, and hiring and training employees
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills required in interacting with both internal and external resources across the health system
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience and training
• Thorough knowledge of the procurement function with broad understanding of procurement objectives and initiatives.
• Skills associated with directing a procurement function ensuring adherence to procurement practices and guidelines.
• Demonstrated strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors and gain cooperation of others.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/90173







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