Procurement Analyst- Sterile Processing Irvine- FT, Day Shift
UC Irvine (incl. UCI Health)
Irvine, CA · Posted October 23, 2026
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Who We Are UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Procurement Analyst II is responsible for daily departmental procurement activities with the ability to evaluate requests for services, set appropriate priorities, and communicate priorities to peers and customers tactfully, but effectively, in order to maintain positive working relationships and confidence from customer areas. The Buyer I performs purchasing duties according to prescribed procedures and/or defined instructions including maintaining an integral database of information, serving as a liaison between various parties in the supply chain, interfacing with Accounts Payable to facilitate accurate payment of vendors, ensuring the fulfillment of contract terms, monitoring vendor relationships & performance, and coordinating items and vendor requests. The incumbent may be delegated limited commitment authority. What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple assignments Previous experience with MMIS system Previous experience with GHX Exchange and dashboards. Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position Minimum 1 year experience as a purchaser in a large, complex healthcare system. Knowledge of healthcare materials, equipment, supplies, and services and how they are managed and used in a clinical capacity Familiar with MS Office suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated work experience in progressively more complex roles related to data analysis. Demonstrated general knowledge of vendor sourcing and negotiation techniques Demonstrated fundamental knowledge of procurement practices and procedures Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs, meet quality standards for services, and evaluate customer satisfaction Customer service oriented and team focused Preferred Qualifications: Specialized Hospital experience, e.g., EP Lab, Cath Lab, and/or OR Previous experience in a service center environment Knowledge of Material Management Information Systems (MMIS) Intermediate MS Excel or higher preferred. AA Degree preferred. Licenses and Certifications: Education: HS Graduate or Equivalent Associate of Arts Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Position Summary: Under general supervision, the Procurement Analyst II is responsible for daily departmental procurement activities with the ability to evaluate requests for services, set appropriate priorities, and communicate priorities to peers and customers tactfully, but effectively, in order to maintain positive working relationships and confidence from customer areas. The Buyer I performs purchasing duties according to prescribed procedures and/or defined instructions including maintaining an integral database of information, serving as a liaison between various parties in the supply chain, interfacing with Accounts Payable to facilitate accurate payment of vendors, ensuring the fulfillment of contract terms, monitoring vendor relationships & performance, and coordinating items and vendor requests. The incumbent may be delegated limited commitment authority.
Required Qualifications: Strong organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple assignments Previous experience with MMIS system Previous experience with GHX Exchange and dashboards. Possess the skills, knowledge, and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position Minimum 1 year experience as a purchaser in a large, complex healthcare system. Knowledge of healthcare materials, equipment, supplies, and services and how they are managed and used in a clinical capacity Familiar with MS Office suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Demonstrated work experience in progressively more complex roles related to data analysis. Demonstrated general knowledge of vendor sourcing and negotiation techniques Demonstrated fundamental knowledge of procurement practices and procedures Demonstrated ability to assess customer needs, meet quality standards for services, and evaluate customer satisfaction Customer service oriented and team focused Preferred Qualifications: Specialized Hospital experience, e.g., EP Lab, Cath Lab, and/or OR Previous experience in a service center environment Knowledge of Material Management Information Systems (MMIS) Intermediate MS Excel or higher preferred. AA Degree preferred. Licenses and Certifications: Education: HS Graduate or Equivalent Associate of Arts Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements. California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act E-Verify Pre-Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php Closing Statement: The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.