Materials Procurement & Inventory Specialist

Utah; Salt Lake City, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a procurement and materials management professional to oversee supplies and equipment, manage in-house inventory, and support vendor relationships in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes cost analyses, timely purchasing, and collaboration with Accounting and the Purchasing Department to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and at least three years of experience in materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• Three years of experience in product and materials management, or the equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Identifies equipment needs for the area and obtains quotes.
• Coordinates and supervises annual inventory procedures.
• Audits inventory levels and recommends cost-effective improvements.
• Works with Accounting to resolve invoice discrepancies and process payments for services.
• Acts as a liaison with Purchasing to ensure compliance with hospital buying procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Inventory management

Budget analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related area

Job description

University of Utah Health is seeking a procurement and materials management professional to oversee supplies and equipment, manage in-house inventory, and support vendor relationships in a hospital setting. The role emphasizes cost analyses, timely purchasing, and collaboration with Accounting and the Purchasing Department to ensure accuracy and compliance.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business or related field and at least three years of experience in materials