Southern California HERC

Vendor Relations Specialist 4 - Procurement and Contracting - FT - Day

Req ID: 91845
Location: Fullerton, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Procurement and Contracting
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $94,400.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $176,800.00/Yr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Incumbent is responsible for administration and operational oversight of vendors for outsourced activities, projects and programs in collaboration with key stakeholders. Evaluates vendor logistical and performance capabilities, establishes vendor monitoring and tracking processes, and assesses vendor performance using a variety of vendor management strategies (e.g., service level agreements, operational audits, surveys, etc.) to ensure continuous improvement. Monitors participant satisfaction with vendor services. Provides liaison to stakeholders / users of vendor services and handles escalated problems and program appeals.

What It Takes to be Successful

Total Compensation

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Proficient knowledge of office and web-based applications.
• In depth ability to analyze, interpret and research essential information from multiple sources.
• Five (5+) or more years of project management, vendor relations, strategic sourcing, program management, and/or MSP oversight experience.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable policies, practices and procedures for the organization/client groups.
• Advanced interpersonal skills required to establish and maintain credibility and working relationships with vendors, colleagues and client groups.
• Advanced customer service orientation as demonstrated by the ability to respond proactively and positively to customer service needs and problems.

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
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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 nondiscrimination 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

To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/91845







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