UC Davis Health Looking for Procurement Analyst 3 – Pharmacy Operations Full Time

Final Filing Date: 6/16/2023 *REPOSTED*

Salary Range: $2,272 – $4,310.40 ($59,300 – $112,500 annually)

Salary Frequency: Bi-Weekly

Appointment Type: Career

Number of Positions

1

Percentage of Time: 100%

Shift Hour: 8 hours

Location: Davis II

City: Sacramento

Union Representation: No

Benefits Eligible: Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The incumbent is responsible for the procurement of pharmaceuticals, supplies, and services required by the Department of Pharmacy and UC Davis Health. Duties include, but are not limited to, purchasing pharmaceuticals negotiating pharmaceutical contracts and obtaining quotes for capital purchases, equipment, and supplies. Major goals for this position and the department include the identification of cost saving opportunities and minimization of risk (potential litigation) for UCDH regarding procurement and contracting. The incumbent must be highly skilled in performing analysis using various tools. The incumbent works independently and proactively with decision-making responsibility under the general direction of Pharmacy Leadership. Performance is measured in terms of meeting specific goals and objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 3-5 years working experience in pharmacy purchasing, operations.
• Must possess advanced knowledge of pharmacy purchasing, operations, and accepted Business practices.
• Must have working knowledge of and the demonstrated ability to perform the procurement function using an automated purchasing system as well as other computerized systems and computer-generated data.
• Must have knowledge of all federal, state and local government regulations pertaining to a variety of University and UCDH operations.
• Must have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Thorough knowledge of standard procurement procedures and comprehensive knowledge of equipment/technical/medical/supplies, equipment and services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong communication skills, utilizing both oral and written skills to effect action in a diplomatic manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the procurement marketplace, commodities
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate conditions of task assignments and make recommendations to improve, revise, and/or clarify current systems, procedures, and policies etc. to promote increased efficiency in assignment and department operations.
• Demonstrated ability to weigh all available information to arrive at a logical conclusion, displaying a readiness to make decisions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Business subjects, such as Purchasing, Business Law, Economics, and Accounting, in addition to analytical skills and the demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge to the assigned tasks.
• Conceptual grasp of the legal and social obligations of the University relative to campus and system wide policy.
• Capability to prepare and maintain fully documented procurement/project files which reflect a thorough knowledge of established policies and procedures to meet University requirements.
• Maintain fully documented purchases which reflect thorough knowledge of University requirements.
• Skilled in working with management to exchange ideas, information and opinions as to formulate policies and programs and/or to arrive jointly at decisions, conclusions or solutions.
• Ability to respond to project and emergency situations.

Special Requirements

• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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