Assistant Buyer
Assistant Buyer
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Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah HCI is a valued member of the HCI Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager Purchasing this position is responsible for most HCI purchases made with a University Purchasing Card (Pcard) as well as facilitating purchases through various other University procurement systems (UShop ePR etc.. In addition the Procurement Specialist performs other clerical duties such as updating departmental systems documenting procedures and scanning documents. On occasion the Procurement Specialist delivers documents inperson to main campus departments and may be asked to cover the HCI Loading Dock. This position will support a large and diverse population of faculty and staff researchers at HCI . Attention to detail outstanding customer service creative thinking and effective troubleshooting skills are essential to success. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention care and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve which includes Idaho Montana Nevada Utah and Wyoming with impact worldwide. In your cover letter or during your interview process we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research prevention clinical care community engagement/outreach training administration or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institutes mission and this position.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications: Education High school diploma Key Skills 1. Superior customer service skills with ability to interact professionally with a diverse team 2. Clear written and verbal communication skills 3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 4. Effective problemsolving skills 5. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in area of responsibility 6. Proficient with Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word 7. Knowledge of University state and HCI procurement policies is a plus. Essential Functions 1. Serve as the primary Pcard holder at HCI . Purchase a variety of supplies services professional development and other items. Coordinate critical purchase details with a wide variety of HCI team members. 2. Answer ad hoc purchasing questions from HCI staff and provide training related to proper procurement methods and procedures. 3. Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with University funding source and departmental policies. Prepare Pcard records and necessary backup documentation. 4. Facilitate purchases for faculty research and department activities using alternate University procurement methods such as UShop and Electronic Payment Request (ePR). 5. Review and process routine purchase requisitions for goods and services submitted by shoppers in UShop. Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures state procurement codes and user requirements. 6. Perform clerical duties such as updating departmental system data documenting procedures and scanning documents. 7. Assist Senior Manager with analyzing purchasing trends identifying process improvements and negotiating with vendors as requested. 8. Ensure business continuity by covering the Loading Dock on an as needed basis processing incoming and outgoing deliveries. 9. Courier documents to main campus departments as needed. 10. The Procurement Specialist is the primary backup for the HCI Senior Manager Purchasing. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classication. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualications required of employees assigned to the job. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years experience in a procurement environment or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Superior organizational and problem solving skills as well as a strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing are required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
The Procurement Specialist at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah HCI is a valued member of the HCI Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Manager Purchasing this position is responsible for most HCI purchases made with a University Purchasing Card (Pcard) as well as facilitating purchases through various other University procurement systems (UShop ePR etc.. In addition the Procurement Specialist performs other clerical duties such as updating departmental systems documenting procedures and scanning documents. On occasion the Procurement Specialist delivers documents inperson to main campus departments and may be asked to cover the HCI Loading Dock. This position will support a large and diverse population of faculty and staff researchers at HCI . Attention to detail outstanding customer service creative thinking and effective troubleshooting skills are essential to success. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention care and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve which includes Idaho Montana Nevada Utah and Wyoming with impact worldwide. In your cover letter or during your interview process we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research prevention clinical care community engagement/outreach training administration or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institutes mission and this position.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications: Education High school diploma Key Skills 1. Superior customer service skills with ability to interact professionally with a diverse team 2. Clear written and verbal communication skills 3. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 4. Effective problemsolving skills 5. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures in area of responsibility 6. Proficient with Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word 7. Knowledge of University state and HCI procurement policies is a plus. Essential Functions 1. Serve as the primary Pcard holder at HCI . Purchase a variety of supplies services professional development and other items. Coordinate critical purchase details with a wide variety of HCI team members. 2. Answer ad hoc purchasing questions from HCI staff and provide training related to proper procurement methods and procedures. 3. Maintain accurate and complete records in accordance with University funding source and departmental policies. Prepare Pcard records and necessary backup documentation. 4. Facilitate purchases for faculty research and department activities using alternate University procurement methods such as UShop and Electronic Payment Request (ePR). 5. Review and process routine purchase requisitions for goods and services submitted by shoppers in UShop. Ensure compliance with purchasing procedures state procurement codes and user requirements. 6. Perform clerical duties such as updating departmental system data documenting procedures and scanning documents. 7. Assist Senior Manager with analyzing purchasing trends identifying process improvements and negotiating with vendors as requested. 8. Ensure business continuity by covering the Loading Dock on an as needed basis processing incoming and outgoing deliveries. 9. Courier documents to main campus departments as needed. 10. The Procurement Specialist is the primary backup for the HCI Senior Manager Purchasing. Disclaimer This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classication. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualications required of employees assigned to the job. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years experience in a procurement environment or related field or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required. Superior organizational and problem solving skills as well as a strong working knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing are required. Demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required. This position is not responsible for providing patient care.
Employment Type
Full Time
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