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Procurement Officer Supervisor - UI Health, Materials Management

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 16, 2026
Procurement Officer Supervisor - UI Health, Materials Management Procurement Officer Supervisor - UI Health, Materials Management Hiring Department: Materials Management Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1041718 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: July 29, 2026 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $74,899.50 - 151,710.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Employees at this level are expert buyers who perform purchasing functions for a variety of specialized products and services, and who advise user departments on the purchase of such items. They have broad knowledge of commodity sources and market factors and economic trends related to procurement of goods and services. They have comprehensive knowledge of purchasing principles and analytical skills. They will supervise 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. Duties & Responsibilities: Serve as the subject matter expert in a specialized area of the healthcare procurement supply chain such as but not limited to Capital, Contracts, Spend Authorization, SCB/OR liaison, Recalls, Pricing Management, etc. Preparing bid invitations, selecting qualified bidders, securing quotations, Sole Sources and making awards. Issuing Purchase Orders through the applicable Procurement platform within our ERP system(s). Acts as a liaison to our OR team and Hospital. Ensures all Medical Supply recall notices are addressed in the proper manner Prepares reports and correspondence (such as status of requisitions, bids, purchase orders, shipments, and complaints) related to his/her assigned products. Following up on open order resolutions and invoice discrepancies. Assists in on-the-job training and supervision of Purchasing Officers and clerical staff. Creating annual standing orders for IBUY & Banner. Coordinate Hospital wide purchasing projects which would include project management, delivery, technology review and procurement decision. Provide specialized services, investigate and troubleshoot problems related to procurement. Provides oral and written interpretation of policies and procedures, rules and regulations, revised statutes and internal guidelines to campus personnel and vendors. Follows the Illinois Procurement Code, Hospital policies and procedures, in addition to the Materials Management Department, guidelines and non-academic policies & procedures are to be followed at all times. Assigns and/or participates in other related duties as required, such as, examining expiration dates; reporting inoperable equipment; making visual inventory inspections to maintain adequate stock and supply levels or other projects/duties assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Required: Any one or any combination of the following, totaling four (4) years (48 months) from the categories below of which two (2) years (24 months) must be actual work experience: Work experience performing duties comparable to those performed at the Procurement Officer Specialist level of this series or in positions of comparable responsibility AND/OR Six (6) months college credit for course work in any field 30 semester hours equals six (6) months 60 semester hours or Associate's Degree equals one (1) year (12 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) 120 semester hours or a Bachelor's Degree equals three (3) years (36 months) Master Degree or higher equals four (4) years (48 months) NOTE: Possession of a current Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC), or a current Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) certificate, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or equivalent certifications may satisfy a portion of the above requirements. Preferred Qualifications: 2 years of Operating Room and/or Hospital experience Familiarity with Hospital and Operating Room supplies To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20376?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-34633858a35d17479ff948b575e62a42