Coordinator, Materials Management M-F 0500-1400

University of Utah Health • Salt Lake City, UT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

University of Utah Health is seeking a Coordinator for Materials Management. This role is crucial in ensuring the efficient procurement and management of supplies and equipment within the healthcare system. The position requires a blend of analytical skills, vendor negotiation, inventory management, and strong communication abilities to support the mission of enhancing health and well-being through patient care, research, and education. The University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics is an integrated academic healthcare system known for its national rankings in research, quality, and patient experience.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Heavy data and analytic skills preferred.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level