Job Information
University of Kentucky Sourcing Specialist/UKHC in Lexington, Kentucky
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Sourcing Specialist/UKHC |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE45645 |
| Working Title | Sourcing Specialist - Materials/Purchasing Services (H3230) |
| Department Name | H3230:Materials/Purchasing Services |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 12 |
| Salary Range | $62,400-111,634/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BA |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 6 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) within 6 months of employment |
| Physical Requirements | This position requires regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; intermittently performing tasks with repetitive motions (such as typing); occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 25 pounds. |
| Shift | Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), as business needs. |
| Job Summary | This position is responsible for creating and executing against a contracting strategy for the assigned clinical areas. This includes management of day to day contracting activities such as drafting and negotiating contracts within the limits of UKHC departmental purchasing authority, monitoring contract performance, developing, evaluating, managing vendor relationships and options, building relationships with stakeholders to reach consensus and implementing contracts with end users. The position manages both GPO and local contracts. In addition, the clinical sourcing lead is responsible for conducting benchmarking activities, reviewing industry best practice and deep collaboration with other teams to achieve cost savings, increase quality, and build and maintain a competitive departmental contracting portfolio in collaboration with the Purchasing Division. The process of managing contracts in the assigned clinical areas should at all times be aligned with the vision of SC. Internal Employee Being Considered (IEBC). |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | Microsoft Office Suite, ERP applications i.e. SAP, GHX, benchmarking tools |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor’s Degree plus 6 years in sourcing, purchasing/contracting. Experience in heatlhcare setting is preferred. |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/23/2024 |
| University Community of Inclusion | The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all - identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
- How many years of Healthcare Administration experience do you have?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- University of Kentucky HealthCare recognizes a set of values that guide us in our daily interactions. By applying for a position within UK Healthcare, you are indicating your commitment and expressing your agreement to our five values. These values are diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork. Please choose one of the UK Healthcare values and give a specific example when you exhibited this quality in your professional experience.
(Open Ended Question)
- University of Kentucky HealthCare seeks to attract, develop and retain highly skilled and competent employees, to provide the best experience for every patient, every time. If selected for a position, do you agree to abide by the UK HealthCare Values of diversity, innovation, respect, compassion, and teamwork?
- Yes
- No
- * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
- HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
- InsightIntoDiversity.com
- Latinosinhighered.com
- HospitalCareers.com
- Indeed.com
- LinkedIn.com
- Institute for Diversity in Health Management
- A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
- None of the Above
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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