Procurement Specialist​/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title:
  
  Procurement Specialist/UKHC
• Requisition Number: RE55327
• Working Title:
  
  Procurement Specialist
• Department Name: H3230:
  
  Materials/Purchasing Services
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Grade Level: 11
• Salary Range: $54,/year
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  BA
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  3 yrs
• Required License/Registration/Certification:
  None
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Intermittent lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.; sitting at computer for extended periods >70% of the time
• Shift: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, as business needs.
• Job Summary:
  
  The Procurement Specialist role ensures the seamless procurement of supplies, including approving and processing purchase orders, building and cultivating a reliable contractor base, and offering crucial support to project teams. This role involves managing substitutions, backorders, and daily order activities to procure supplies cost-effectively and on time. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist resolves exceptions and errors in the procurement process by coordinating with various stakeholders, expediting orders, and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships.
  
  The Procurement Specialist reports to the Director of Sourcing/Data and Analytics. Routinely communicates with clinical staff/managers regarding backorders to assess inventory levels and product status. Participates in a variety of special projects to assist management in the financial administration. Provides daily and sometimes more frequently, reports regarding item utilization, stocking, turns, PARs and DOH.
• Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: SAP experience highly desirable, GHX certification recommended, Microsoft office (especially Excel) benchmarking tools, ERP applications (SAP).
• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?:
  No
• Preferred Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  Business degree from a recognized college or university in business or medical field is preferred. Minimum experience of 2-5 years in procurement from the health-care environment.
• Final date to receive applications: 08/10/2026
• Our University Community:
  We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone 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.
• The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
• 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 background check and/or drug screen.
• Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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