Materials Management & Procurement Strategist

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health seeks a skilled professional to manage procurement of supplies and equipment and oversee in-house products and inventory. The role analyzes processes for improvements and supports budgeting, cost analyses, and vendor coordination.

This position does not provide direct patient care. Ideal candidates will have a business background and several years of experience in product and materials management, with strong negotiation and communication skills to ensure efficient

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, a related area, or the equivalency.
• Three (3) years of experience in product and materials management, or the equivalency.

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 monthly financial statements to ascertain the appropriate use of budgeted dollars by monitoring the correct use of balances within object codes and reports.
• Acts as a contact person with the Purchasing Department to assure compliance with hospital buying procedures.
• May train and provide work direction for other employees.

Skills

Inventory management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related area

Job description

University of Utah Health seeks a skilled professional to manage procurement of supplies and equipment and oversee in-house products and inventory. The role analyzes processes for improvements and supports budgeting, cost analyses, and vendor coordination.

This position does not provide direct patient care. Ideal candidates will have a business background and several years of experience in product and materials management, with strong negotiation and communication skills to ensure efficient