Description
Reporting to the SOM Chief Technology Officer and the Manager of Business Operations, the Information Technology (IT) Procurement Analyst is responsible for coordinating the entire IT purchasing process for the School of Medicine. This will include receiving and processing software/hardware requests, overseeing OIT software/hardware contracts, communicating with vendors to secure better pricing, requesting quotes, and working with OIT staff on whether maintenance contracts are still needed. The incumbent will enter procurement requests into UCR's purchasing system to prepare Purchase Orders, following up with the UCR's Central Procurement department that issues the PO and authorizes invoices to be received and paid. They will also serve as an expert on UCR's IT purchases, security policies, and IT contracts available through UC systemwide agreements. As necessary, assists with sole source justifications and developing specifications for Request for Proposals (RFPs). The incumbent will enable the customer (the School of Medicine Community) to succeed by developing proactive engagements with relevant departments/units as necessary.
The full salary range for this position is $54,200 - $93,200 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $54,200 - $73,700 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, relevant experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
Selected candidates will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. Education Education Requirements Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Experience Experience Requirement 2 - 4 years of related experience. Required Previous experience in IT procurement. Preferred Experience with UCR systems such as eBuy, ePay, and ProCard. Preferred
Minimum Requirements Analytical skills necessary to evaluate the quality and cost effectiveness of purchasing options.
Some knowledge of the organization's departments and operations required in order to meet their procurement needs.
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to read and interpret terms and conditions of basic contracts.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Working level of proficiency in the use of standard spreadsheet and word processing software.
Preferred Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge of UCR's Purchasing policies and procedures.
Understands ERP/financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, Banner, etc.).
Demonstrated knowledge of Clinical, Education, Research environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of UCOP's system-wide IT contracts.
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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