University of Washington
SOLICITATION PURCHASING SPECIALIST
Seattle ,
Washington
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Department: SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT & STRATEGIC SOURCING
Posting Date: 04/03/2024
Salary: $5,114 - $7,672 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes:As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position,
click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-******** _a11y.pdf)
UW Medicine Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing has an outstanding opportunity for a
SOLICITATION PURCHASING SPECIALIST
.
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE,
Temporary (10-12 month appointment)
Days, 8:00 -5:00 pm, Hybrid (2 days onsite)
Mondays - Fridays
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Researches, manages, and processes customer requests in consultation with the Value Analysis team, Contracting, vendors, and customers.
Utilizes a variety of resources to identify contracted vendors and other procurement options that are compliant with UW Medicine Strategic Sourcing, University of Washington, and State of Washington rules and regulations.
Responsible for the review of new supply/equipment/service/vendor requests for compliance, product/vendor option research, solicitation of quotes, amendments and sole source justifications, and creation and management of complex specialty purchase orders.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
UW Medicine Supply Chain's objective is to ensure our patient care experience is enhanced by delivering a robust foundation of services, operational and technical support, and the sharing of comprehensive, relevant, and highly specialized supply chain management expertise. This includes a primary focus on customer service, as well as maintaining appropriate levels of general, medical, and surgical supplies throughout each facility.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Review all incoming non-catalog and eProcessing requests for product, services, equipment and new vendors
Analyze existing vendor options and available contracts, working with the customer, contracting and the vendor
Research, preparation and submission of requisitions and eProcessing entriesand review all new vendor requests to determine whether existing vendors or contracts options exist
Review tools to determine non-contract product/vendor spend. Work with requestor if informal solicitation needs to be completed
Identify possibly women and minority vendors to include in informal solicitation. Solicit vendor quotes following approved, procedural methods for competitive acquisitions. Work with department to change vendors as needed.
Provide customers with instructions for the completion of sole source justification
Consult with Contracting and Value Analysis on the requirements and specifications for the creation and management of blanket purchase orders (BPO). Consult with Contracting and Value Analysis on the requirements and specifications for the creation and management of capital/equipment purchases.
Use the Materials Management Information System (MMIS) to create purchase orders which include accurate and complete documentation
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
Two years of professional buying/Supply Chain/Finance experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience is required. Experience may substitute for degree requirement.
UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further
UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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