Strategic Sourcing Professional 4 - Procurement and Contracting - FT - Day - Hybrid

Company: University of California - Irvine Health
Location: Fullerton
Posted on: April 5, 2025

Job Description:

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, , 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 , and American College of Surgeons-verified , and . 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
Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: Incumbent is responsible for using expert contract administration skills and soliciting quotations and requests for proposals for highly specialized and complex transactions. Develops strategies that result in best-in-class strategic sourcing practices and supplier relationships. Identifies projects to apply sourcing and purchasing / procurement methodology to leverage annual purchase volume and rationalize supplier base to ensure benefits / savings to University. Partners with internal clients and stakeholders to identify sourcing needs; conduct buyer / market profiles; share marketplace trends; develop sourcing strategies; share best practices and define acceptable service levels.
What It Takes to be Successful

Total CompensationWe 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 and .Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of strategic sourcing policies, practices and systems.
• Strong ability to independently gather, organize, and perform analytical or sourcing assignments.
• In-depth knowledge of sourcing commodities / categories.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced organizational, meeting facilitation, and decision making skills.
• Advanced listening and communication skills including the ability to present information in a clear and concise manner verbally and in writing.
• Advanced knowledge of Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and other tools in the Microsoft Office 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
  • Employment Misconduct*
  • Legal Right to Work in the United States
  • Vaccination Policies
  • Smoking and Tobacco Policy
  • Drug Free Environment*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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 EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: Closing Statement: The University of California, Irvine is an . 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 . 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

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