Procurement Officer - UI Health, Materials Management

Employees at this level are experienced buyers who perform purchasing functions for a variety of specialized products and services, and who advise user departments on the purchase of such items. Coordinates the centralized procurement of supplies and equipment for the hospital. They procure in accordance with the Illinois Procurement Code in order to obtain best quantities, prices quality as needed for the hospital, SCB and clinics. Duties Responsibilities: Issues Purchase Orders using the applicable Procurement module within our ERP System(s) Prepares reports and correspondence (such as status of requisitions, purchase orders, shipments, and complaints) related to his/her assignments Follow up on open order resolutions and invoice discrepancies Create Standing Orders in Ibuy Investigates complaints from departments and vendors/contractors and problems arising from the procurement of commodities: determines an appropriate action to resolve vendor/contractor grievances and claims against suppliers. Serves as a general procurement resource person (answers questions regarding the characteristics, capabilities, aqnd applicability of assigned commodities and services) Follows Illinois Procurement Code, hospital policies and procedures in addition the department of materials management guideline and non-academic policies procedures are to be followed at all times. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.