What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist/UKHC position at Inside Higher Ed?
Job Title
Procurement Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53995
Working Title
Procurement Specialist/UKHC
Department Name
H3230:Materials/Purchasing Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Intermittent lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.; sitting at computer for extended periods >70% of the time
Shift
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, as business needs.
Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist role ensures the seamless procurement of supplies, including approving and processing purchase orders, building and cultivating a reliable contractor base, and offering crucial support to project teams. This role involves managing substitutions, backorders, and daily order activities to procure supplies cost-effectively and on time. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist resolves exceptions and errors in the procurement process by coordinating with various stakeholders, expediting orders, and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships. The Procurement Specialist reports to the Director of Sourcing/Data and Analytics. Routinely communicates with clinical staff/managers regarding backorders to assess inventory levels and product status. Participates in a variety of special projects to assist management in the financial administration. Provides daily and sometimes more frequently, reports regarding item utilization, stocking, turns, PARs and DOH.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
SAP experience highly desirable, GHX certification recommended, Microsoft office (especially Excel) benchmarking tools, ERP applications (SAP)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
A Business degree from a recognized college or university in business or medical field is preferred. Minimum experience of 2-5 years in procurement from the health care environment.
Deadline To Apply
04/26/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Procurement Specialist/UKHC
Requisition Number
RE53995
Working Title
Procurement Specialist/UKHC
Department Name
H3230:Materials/Purchasing Services
Work Location:
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
11
Salary Range
$54,080-95,056/year
Type Of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies::
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience
3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Intermittent lifting/pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.; sitting at computer for extended periods >70% of the time
Shift
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm, as business needs.
Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist role ensures the seamless procurement of supplies, including approving and processing purchase orders, building and cultivating a reliable contractor base, and offering crucial support to project teams. This role involves managing substitutions, backorders, and daily order activities to procure supplies cost-effectively and on time. Additionally, the Procurement Specialist resolves exceptions and errors in the procurement process by coordinating with various stakeholders, expediting orders, and maintaining strong customer and vendor relationships. The Procurement Specialist reports to the Director of Sourcing/Data and Analytics. Routinely communicates with clinical staff/managers regarding backorders to assess inventory levels and product status. Participates in a variety of special projects to assist management in the financial administration. Provides daily and sometimes more frequently, reports regarding item utilization, stocking, turns, PARs and DOH.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
SAP experience highly desirable, GHX certification recommended, Microsoft office (especially Excel) benchmarking tools, ERP applications (SAP)
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :
No
Preferred Education/Experience
A Business degree from a recognized college or university in business or medical field is preferred. Minimum experience of 2-5 years in procurement from the health care environment.
Deadline To Apply
04/26/2026
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Salary : $54,080 - $95,056