Strategic Materials Purchasing Coordinator

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah Health is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to oversee the entire purchasing process for a large department. This role does not provide patient care but supports operations across the division by obtaining bids, selecting vendors, negotiating prices, and tracking orders.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory records, educating staff on purchasing procedures, generating reports, and ensuring timely, cost-effective purchases that align with department goals and

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of purchasing or business experience, or the equivalency.
• Experience with database management.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the purchasing of equipment and supplies needed for the daily operations of a department, including research activities.
• Obtains bids, selects vendors and negotiates prices in order to determine the most cost-efficient products.
• Plans and implements the purchasing system to accomplish objectives within the department.
• Evaluates system effectiveness and makes modifications as needed.
• Maintains a database in order to provide an accurate record and inventory of supplies.
• Educates employees in proper purchasing procedures, determines the most effective communication methods for reaching all employees, and provides ongoing training to keep faculty and staff updated with new processes and procedures.
• Prepares reports which assist personnel in keeping track of orders and status of accounts.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Database management

Job description

The University of Utah Health is seeking a Purchasing Coordinator to oversee the entire purchasing process for a large department. This role does not provide patient care but supports operations across the division by obtaining bids, selecting vendors, negotiating prices, and tracking orders.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventory records, educating staff on purchasing procedures, generating reports, and ensuring timely, cost-effective purchases that align with department goals and