Director, Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain - FT - Days

UCI Health; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health is seeking an experienced materials management coordinator to oversee procurement, processing, and distribution of supplies across the medical center. You will optimize systems, analyze data, and ensure compliance while managing staff and departmental goals.

The role requires five+ years in supply chain management, advanced Excel and ERP skills, and strong collaboration with senior leadership to drive efficiency and cost containment.

Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills to communicate strategies with senior leadership; strong ability to actively listen and influence others.
• Travel between procurement office and medical center locations; additional travel up to 10%.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address issues when no precedent exists and to develop creative alternatives.
• Ability to set goals and manage the implementation process for initiatives; highly adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Forecast talent needs and encourage leadership development for succession planning.
• Position subject to the California DMV’s “Pull Notice System”; continued employment contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement practices and procedures (e.g., RFP/RFI/RFQ process) and strategic vendor sourcing and negotiation techniques.
• Minimum five years of previous working experience managing organization-wide supply chain activities—procurement, inventory control, purchasing, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with all levels of staff and coordinate supply chain activities across functions.
• In-depth knowledge of current materials management best practices and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of business subjects such as purchasing, inventory systems and controls, and/or accounting.
• Expert Excel skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant internal policy, external regulations, and best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced skills in the use of ERP/financial systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.).
• Advanced skills in organizing, simplifying, and increasing efficiency of processes and procedures while maintaining standards and compliance.
• Ability to interpret data and make appropriate decisions for the organization using that data, including burn rate, utilization, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the materials management system throughout the medical center or health system.
• Ensure the efficient and cost‑effective acquisition of equipment and supplies throughout the organization.
• Manage operations of a materials management unit, implementing systems, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance.
• Manage staff using materials management techniques to maintain supplies, establish departmental goals and objectives, and ensure accountability and stewardship of resources.
• Ensure subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to internal controls and protect departmental assets.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Problem solving

Travel

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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 system, 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, an 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.

Position Summary

Incumbent is responsible for coordinating the materials management system throughout the medical center or health system, with regards to procurement, processing, and distribution of materials and services. Ensures the efficient and cost‑effective acquisition of equipment and supplies throughout the organization. Manages operations of a materials management unit, implementing systems, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance. Manages staff using materials management techniques to maintain supplies, establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy, and manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls and protects departmental assets through systems and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Verbal and written communication skills to communicate strategies with senior leadership; strong ability to actively listen and influence others.
• Travel between procurement office and medical center locations; additional travel up to 10%.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to address issues when no precedent exists and to develop creative alternatives.
• Ability to set goals and manage the implementation process for initiatives; highly adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Skills to forecast talent needs and encourage leadership development for succession planning.
• Position subject to the California DMV’s “Pull Notice System”; continued employment contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
• Demonstrated knowledge of procurement practices and procedures (e.g., RFP/RFI/RFQ process) and strategic vendor sourcing and negotiation techniques.
• Minimum five years of previous working experience managing organization‑wide supply chain activities—procurement, inventory control, purchasing, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with all levels of staff and coordinate supply chain activities across functions.
• In‑depth knowledge of current materials management best practices and systems.
• In‑depth knowledge of business subjects such as purchasing, inventory systems and controls, and/or accounting.
• Expert Excel skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant internal policy, external regulations, and best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Advanced skills in the use of ERP/financial systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.).
• Advanced skills in organizing, simplifying, and increasing efficiency of processes and procedures while maintaining standards and compliance.
• Ability to interpret data and make appropriate decisions for the organization using that data, including burn rate, utilization, and forecasting.

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.

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—final candidate must disclose any relevant administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years.
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Confidentiality and Sensitive Information

Exercise utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned during duties, including employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and other non‑public information. Ensure confidential information is properly safeguarded and shared only to individuals with legitimate business need to know.

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 and honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain inclusive, equitable, and welcoming working and learning environments.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, contact UCI’s Employee Experience Center (EEC) at [e-mail] or (949) 824‑0500, Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.