UCLA · 17 hours ago
Procurement Analyst
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$28/hr - $54/hr
1+ years expUCLA is seeking a Procurement Analyst to join their Facilities Management logistics team within the Materiel Management department. The role involves managing procurement and purchasing processes, ensuring efficient operations, and providing support during emergencies while maintaining high standards of service.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Knowledge of and skills necessary for effective value-added purchasing, including need analysis, selection of item(s), proposal analysis, negotiation, substitutions, vendor selection, local vendor market, etc
Superior organizational ability to work efficiently and bring closure to projects when faced with changing deadlines and frequent interruptions or distractions in a high volume, high visibility department with minimum direction
Ability to organize/prioritize tasks, exercise discretion in prioritizing and responding to requests or tasks while working independently and following through with minimal direction in a non-smoking environment
Exceptional problem solving and communication skills along with a high degree of persistency to investigate and resolve order related problems with vendors, and internal Facilities Management and Administration units. Assure these changes are reflected in MAXIMO and BruinBuy Plus
Mathematical skills required to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform mathematical operations involving weight, measures, and percentages
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and maintain cooperative working relationships with requester, vendor, Administration and University staff - a diverse body of skilled and un-skilled personnel as well as professional and clerical management
Extensive use of telephone, calculator, typewriter, and computer requiring knowledge of telephone etiquette, voice mail, and manual dexterity. Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation as utilized in typing various types of business correspondence, such as: reports, letters, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and LVOs
Working knowledge of accounting/procurement principles and practices as they apply to accounts payable, purchasing, receiving and inventory control of MRO parts and supplies. Working knowledge of UC/UCLA accounting/procurement principles and practices
Working level of proficiency in standard spreadsheet and word processing software. Knowledge of data input systems and the Internet. Understanding of software applications/system relationships/linkages to run reports, perform extensive navigation, analyze, identify and resolve related issues
Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (MAXIMO) and bar coding system (hardware and software). General mechanical aptitude as it relates to MRO parts and supplies
Working knowledge of multi-shift storeroom operations incorporating satellite storage areas (including establishment and consolidation of satellite storage areas, categorization of parts and computerization of this information). Working knowledge of standard safe work practices
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of and skills necessary for effective value-added purchasing, including need analysis, selection of item(s), proposal analysis, negotiation, substitutions, vendor selection, local vendor market, etc
Superior organizational ability to work efficiently and bring closure to projects when faced with changing deadlines and frequent interruptions or distractions in a high volume, high visibility department with minimum direction
Ability to organize/prioritize tasks, exercise discretion in prioritizing and responding to requests or tasks while working independently and following through with minimal direction in a non-smoking environment
Exceptional problem solving and communication skills along with a high degree of persistency to investigate and resolve order related problems with vendors, and internal Facilities Management and Administration units. Assure these changes are reflected in MAXIMO and BruinBuy Plus
Mathematical skills required to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform mathematical operations involving weight, measures, and percentages
Strong customer service and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and maintain cooperative working relationships with requester, vendor, Administration and University staff - a diverse body of skilled and un-skilled personnel as well as professional and clerical management
Extensive use of telephone, calculator, typewriter, and computer requiring knowledge of telephone etiquette, voice mail, and manual dexterity. Ability to perform effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload
Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, punctuation as utilized in typing various types of business correspondence, such as: reports, letters, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and LVOs
Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Preferred
Working knowledge of accounting/procurement principles and practices as they apply to accounts payable, purchasing, receiving and inventory control of MRO parts and supplies. Working knowledge of UC/UCLA accounting/procurement principles and practices
Working level of proficiency in standard spreadsheet and word processing software. Knowledge of data input systems and the Internet. Understanding of software applications/system relationships/linkages to run reports, perform extensive navigation, analyze, identify and resolve related issues
Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems (MAXIMO) and bar coding system (hardware and software). General mechanical aptitude as it relates to MRO parts and supplies
Working knowledge of multi-shift storeroom operations incorporating satellite storage areas (including establishment and consolidation of satellite storage areas, categorization of parts and computerization of this information). Working knowledge of standard safe work practices
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Late StageTotal Funding
$157.89MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineUS Department of EnergyDepartment of Cannabis Control
2025-01-30Grant· $29.14M
2023-08-14Grant
2023-04-25Grant· $2M
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