Inventory and Procurement Solutions Liaison

The University of Kansas Health System; Shawnee (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is looking for an Inventory and Procurement Solutions Liaison at the Broadmoor Campus. This role focuses on optimizing spend management strategies and aligning operational workflows with best practices across the organization.

You will serve as a trusted liaison across IT, Finance, Clinical teams, and third-party applications, driving continuous improvement and effective communication of changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, investigate, and provide ongoing end-user support.

Skills

Presentation skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or related field

4+ years healthcare supply chain experience OR 3+ years supply chain experience

1+ years presentation experience

Tools

ERP systems

POU systems

API integration concepts

Job description

Position Title

Inventory and Procurement Solutions Liaison

Broadmoor Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest

This position is responsible for optimization and sustainability of forward-thinking strategies in tandem with operational workflows. To drive continuous improvement, you will distribute best practice recommendations to ensure the alignment of systematic and physical processes throughout the organization. The focus is to serve as a trusted liaison supporting all areas of Spend Management. To succeed in this role, you must have an intuitive critical thinking mind and be able to explain complex concepts to non-technical users. Anticipate and solve challenges ahead of time by capturing essential information and reporting about potential risks and issues.

Responsibilities And Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for troubleshooting, investigation, and ongoing support of end users.
• Triage high volume of assistance requests and resolve issues in a timely fashion.
• Under general direction, support with integration testing of new features and workflows.
• Collaborate effectively and professionally with multi-disciplinary teams including information technology, Finance and Accounting, Clinical teams, and representatives of third party applications.
• Can lead small projects and use project management methodologies to plan, develop scope, timelines and deploy solutions that align with business priorities.
• Assists in communication of changes to ensure continuity and alignment of solutions that impacts the health system.
• Travels to various hospital facilities (clinical and non-clinical) to meet with staff to implement the latest best practice initiatives.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field of study from an accredited college or university. AND
• 4 or more years of experience in a healthcare supply chain environment OR
• 3 or more years of relevant experience in the supply chain industry.
• 1 or more years of experience demonstrating presentation skills.

Preferred Education And Experience

• 3 or more years years of experience in project management.
• 3 or more years of experience applying lean practices.
• 6 or more years of experience in healthcare supply chain, inventory and procurement.

Knowledge Requirements

• Advanced computer navigation.
• Ability to learn and conceptualize system process flows and their impact on operations.
• Advanced application knowledge of ERP systems, POU systems, API integration concepts.

Time Type

Full time

Job Requisition ID

R-46942

Important Information For You To Know As You Apply

• The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail].
• Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.