Job Description
Procurement Officer - Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, Retzky College of Pharmacy
Hiring Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1040881
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: April 30, 2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $67,918.50 - 75,016.50 / Annual Salary
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The Procurement Officer is responsible for the procurement of drugs and supplies for the outpatient pharmacies and various outpatient clinics. The procurement of drugs and supplies will be done in accordance with University purchasing policy, purchasing contracts, drug purchasing accounts for the various pharmacies, and sound buying practice.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Purchasing
• Perform daily functions of pharmacy ordering and inventory control utilizing all available technology and pharmacy systems.
• Stock shelves and refrigerators, ensuring proper medication storage and first-in first-out inventory rotation.
• Maintain perpetual inventory in the pharmacy through proper ordering, receiving, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Process returns to the wholesaler and reverse distributor.
• Process requisitions for research accounts and clinics as needed.
• Process and monitor controlled substance orders for research units and clinics.
• Contact vendors to verify pricing, delivery/lead terms, and to request required forms related to requisitions and potential orders.
• Review and clarify all requisitions for accuracy/completeness.
• Ensure all information received is efficiently processed to expedite payment processing.
• Process medication recalls and assist the Quality Improvement team as needed.
• Prepare reports and correspondence (i.e. status of requisitions, purchase orders, shipments, complaints, etc.) related to products assigned to.
• Orders labels and supplies as needed.
• Follow procedure for the use of alternative suppliers as needed for backorders.
• Processing purchasing/billing related reports as needed.
Purchasing Support
• Assist department users in preparing specifications for purchasing commodities, equipment, and services.
• Serve as a general procurement resource person.
• Serve as a pharmacy liaison to ensure all pharmacy/clinic ordering needs are met.
• Assist in training staff/externs in relation to pharmacy purchasing, as appropriate.
• Clinic medication delivery, drug box exchange
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
• Any one or any combination of the following, totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below of which six (6) months must be actual work experience:
A. Work experience performing duties comparable to those performed at the Procurement Officer Assistant level of this series or in positions of comparable responsibility.
AND/OR
B. College credit for course work in any field
• 30 semester hours equals six (6) months
• 60 semester hours or Associate’s Degree equals one (1) year (12 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• 120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s Degree equals three (3) years (36 months)
• Master Degree or higher equals four (4) years (48 months)
NOTE: Possession of a current Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC), or a current Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) certificate, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or equivalent certifications may satisfy the above requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Current IL Pharmacy Technician License
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, ****** harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
Hiring Department: Ambulatory Pharmacy Services
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1040881
FTE: 1
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Shift: Days
# of Positions: 1
Workplace Type: On-Site
Posting Close Date: April 30, 2026
Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $67,918.50 - 75,016.50 / Annual Salary
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The Procurement Officer is responsible for the procurement of drugs and supplies for the outpatient pharmacies and various outpatient clinics. The procurement of drugs and supplies will be done in accordance with University purchasing policy, purchasing contracts, drug purchasing accounts for the various pharmacies, and sound buying practice.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Purchasing
• Perform daily functions of pharmacy ordering and inventory control utilizing all available technology and pharmacy systems.
• Stock shelves and refrigerators, ensuring proper medication storage and first-in first-out inventory rotation.
• Maintain perpetual inventory in the pharmacy through proper ordering, receiving, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Process returns to the wholesaler and reverse distributor.
• Process requisitions for research accounts and clinics as needed.
• Process and monitor controlled substance orders for research units and clinics.
• Contact vendors to verify pricing, delivery/lead terms, and to request required forms related to requisitions and potential orders.
• Review and clarify all requisitions for accuracy/completeness.
• Ensure all information received is efficiently processed to expedite payment processing.
• Process medication recalls and assist the Quality Improvement team as needed.
• Prepare reports and correspondence (i.e. status of requisitions, purchase orders, shipments, complaints, etc.) related to products assigned to.
• Orders labels and supplies as needed.
• Follow procedure for the use of alternative suppliers as needed for backorders.
• Processing purchasing/billing related reports as needed.
Purchasing Support
• Assist department users in preparing specifications for purchasing commodities, equipment, and services.
• Serve as a general procurement resource person.
• Serve as a pharmacy liaison to ensure all pharmacy/clinic ordering needs are met.
• Assist in training staff/externs in relation to pharmacy purchasing, as appropriate.
• Clinic medication delivery, drug box exchange
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
• Any one or any combination of the following, totaling one (1) year (12 months) from the categories below of which six (6) months must be actual work experience:
A. Work experience performing duties comparable to those performed at the Procurement Officer Assistant level of this series or in positions of comparable responsibility.
AND/OR
B. College credit for course work in any field
• 30 semester hours equals six (6) months
• 60 semester hours or Associate’s Degree equals one (1) year (12 months)
• 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
• 120 semester hours or a Bachelor’s Degree equals three (3) years (36 months)
• Master Degree or higher equals four (4) years (48 months)
NOTE: Possession of a current Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from The Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council (UPPCC), or a current Accredited Purchasing Practitioner (APP) certificate, Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) or equivalent certifications may satisfy the above requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Current IL Pharmacy Technician License
To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.
Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, ****** harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Procurement Officer - Ambulatory Pharmacy Services, Retzky College of Pharmacy position is now open for candidates interested in the Lab Technician / Pharmacist Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Lab Technician / Pharmacist Jobs is a plus.
