5-7 years of experience in procurement or purchasing management
Strong understanding of compliance with university policies
Proven leadership skills in managing teams
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Experience in collaborating with diverse stakeholders
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Procurement and Accounts Payable Specialists
Oversee all purchasing operations for the Department of Neurology
Process travel and reimbursement requests efficiently
Ensure compliance with university procurement policies
Resolve procurement issues and enhance vendor relationships
Support the department's clinical, research, and educational missions
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Engagement with diverse campus stakeholders
Impactful role in supporting clinical and research initiatives
Full Job Description
Description
As the Purchasing Manager for the Department of Neurology, you will lead a team of Procurement and Accounts Payable Specialists who support faculty, staff, research labs, and administrative units. Serving as the department's primary procurement resource, you will oversee purchasing operations, travel and reimbursement processing, staff development, and compliance with University policies.
You will partner closely with campus stakeholders and vendors to ensure timely purchasing and payment processing, resolve procurement issues, and deliver outstanding customer service. Through effective leadership and collaboration, you will play a key role in supporting the Department's clinical, research, and educational missions.
Annual Salary Range: $ 73,000.00 - $149,600.00
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
