Healthcare Materials & Procurement Lead

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a procurement and materials management professional to oversee the purchase of supplies and equipment and manage in-house inventory. The role emphasizes cost effective procurement, supplier relations, and accurate budgeting to support hospital operations.

You will analyze needs with department teams, obtain quotes, monitor orders, and ensure compliance with purchasing procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related area
• 3 years of experience in product and materials management
• Strong communication and negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• Meets with the area of assignment to identify equipment needs.
• Obtains quotes and bids for the purchase of identified needs and performs cost analyses.
• Coordinates and supervises fiscal year inventory procedures.
• Audits inventory levels and recommends improvements that are cost-effective.
• Reviews inventory orders, requisitions, and capital equipment requisitions.
• Works with the Accounting Department to resolve invoice discrepancies and issue payment for services received.
• Monitors vendor activity and resolves any issues which may arise.
• Assists in budget planning by providing information on current spending needs.

Skills

Procurement

Inventory management

Cost analysis

Vendor relations

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a procurement and materials management professional to oversee the purchase of supplies and equipment and manage in-house inventory. The role emphasizes cost effective procurement, supplier relations, and accurate budgeting to support hospital operations.

You will analyze needs with department teams, obtain quotes, monitor orders, and ensure compliance with purchasing procedures.