Materials Management Coordinator — Just-in-Time Inventory

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

11 paid holidays

Job summary

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics seeks a materials distribution specialist in Salt Lake City. The role coordinates procurement of complex orders, maintains equipment, and supports cost-effective purchasing practices within an on-site hospital setting.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Materials Management or related field and at least two years in materials management. The job requires lifting up to 100 pounds and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Business, or related field.
• Two years of materials management experience.
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates procurement of complex, special orders, supplies and equipment.
• Performs preventative maintenance on and troubleshoots problems for existing equipment.
• Researches new purchases and coordinates contract negotiations for items purchased.
• Audits inventory levels and makes cost effective, quality recommendations.
• Acts as liaison between vendors, managers and a variety of departments to ensure quality and price issues are addressed.
• Develops, maintains and updates reports and documents relating to equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.
• May train and provide work direction for other employees.

Skills

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Just-in-Time inventory

On-call readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Materials Management/Business or related field

Two years of materials management experience

Job description

Overview

We are University of Utah Health. As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA

Benefits:

• Save 50% on Tuition (Tuition reduced for eligible employees attending the University of Utah)

• Health Coverage, Dental Coverage, Life Insurance

• Retirement

• Paid Time Off

• 11 Paid Holidays per year

Corporate Overview: University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is an integrated academic healthcare system with five hospitals including a level 1 trauma center, eleven community health centers, over 1,600 providers, and a health plan serving over 200,000 members. University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. In addition to our clinical delivery system, we have a School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, and College of Health providing education and training for over 1,250 providers annually. We have over 2 million patient visits annually and research grants exceeding $350 million.

How to Apply:

• Submit your application online at employment.utah.edu

• Upload most recent up dated resume with work history and experience.

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Coordinates procurement of complex, special orders, supplies and equipment.

• Performs preventative maintenance on and trouble shoots problems for existing equipment.

• Researches new purchases and coordinates contract negotiations for items purchased.

• Audits inventory levels and makes cost effective, quality recommendations.

• Acts as liaison between vendors, managers and a variety of departments to ensure quality and price issues are addressed.

• Develops, maintains and updates reports and documents relating to equipment and supplies.

• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• May train and provide work direction for other employees.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communications skills.

• Ability to provide detailed analysis.

• Ability to make recommendations and implement ideas.

• Ability to identify problems and find appropriate solutions.

• Ability to implement JIT(Just in Time) inventory practices.

• Ability to be on-call 24/7.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Business, a related field, or the equivalency.

• Two (2) years of materials management experience.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies.

• Heavy data and analytic skills preferred.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Far Vision, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Near Vision, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Speaking, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

To inquire about this posting, email: [e-mail]

EEO Statement

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu/

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Requisition Number 86132
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule 0500-1400
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Acute Care Complex (ACC)
Workplace Set Up On-site
City Salt Lake City
State UT
Department UUH ANC 37A DISTRO INVENTORY
Category Facilities/Trades/Materials
Workplace Set Up On-site