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Coordinator, Materials Management

Requisition Number
76967
Reg/Temp
Regular
Employment Type
Full-Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule
M-F, 0700-1600
Location Name
Kem And Carolyn Gardner Mental Health Crisis Care Center
Workplace Set Up
On-site
City
South Salt Lake
State
UT
Department
UUH ANC 37A DISTRO INVENTORY
Category
Facilities/Trades/Materials

Overview

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

This position is responsible for coordinating the procurement of supplies and equipment and facilitating the operation of materials management by analyzing processes and making recommendations for improvement. This position is not responsible for providing care to patients.

Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

  • 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 potential 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

Qualifications

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Business, a related field, or the equivalency.
  • Two (2) years of materials management experience.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Forklift experience
  • Experience with PAR Excellence and Lawson
  • Experience working in a warehouse

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.

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

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To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
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 (801) 581-6500 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 (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 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.