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West Coast University · 12 hours ago

Procurement Specialist

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$33/hr - $48/hr

3+ years exp

West Coast University is dedicated to educating students seeking careers in healthcare. The Procurement Specialist will support procurement functions by analyzing purchase history, developing vendor relationships, and ensuring quality products and timely delivery.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of contact for all Purchase Order (PO) related activities companywide

Partner with finance, operations, and other departments to align purchases with budget(s)

Ability to review and negotiate POs with vendors to ensure fair and competitive pricing

Prepare PO reports to help identify trends, consolidate vendors, and reduce costs

Gather market trend data to help identify cost savings opportunities

Accurately and timely place POs daily; ability to troubleshoot PO related challenges

Track vendor PO SLA’s/KPI’s to ensure delivery of product(s) and service(s) on time

Review POs and purchase history to help monitor annual spend

Establish solid relationships with vendors and internal partners

Monitor vendor inventory to ensure smooth supply chain operations

Support strategic RFP/RFx process on key initiatives

Ensure vendor compliance with procurement policies and quality standards

Ability to self-direct, self-pace, and multi-task daily activities

Maintain regular and timely attendance, report to work as scheduled and as required; ensure time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly

Conduct job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Associate Handbook, University’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards

Exercise care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identify unsafe conditions and make appropriate adjustments

Maintain order, cleanliness and safety at work

Collaborative, team player

Perform other duties as assigned