Materials Management Spec II

University of Rochester•City of Rochester, NY

9d•$29 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better. If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals. At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Health Care or related and 2 years experience in a hospital setting required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to work effectively with individuals across all job levels required
Ability to approach situations with flexibility required
Microsoft Outlook email skills required
Electronic filing skills required
Typing skills required
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees the coordination of incoming and outgoing movement and storage of raw materials, finished products and parts to ensure material availability and delivery when needed to meet production schedules.
Runs and analyzes budgetary reports.
Creates, modifies, and drives implementation of materials processes within assigned areas.
Compiles data on order volume, production schedules and forecasts and applies statistical methods and acts as a consultant for departmental leadership to estimate future materials requirements.
Coordinates and may lead pieces, or entirety, of projects, acting as liaison with cross-functional internal departments.
Oversees the restructuring of the assigned supply rooms, purchases and stocks special order supplies for assigned areas using direct access to create purchase orders without going through the normal requisitions process.
Collaborates with central supply to ensure accurate stock, rotation, and optimum periodic automatic replacement (PAR) inventory levels.
Authorizes capital purchases for equipment, supplies, and construction/renovation of assigned area(s).
Runs required budgetary reports, analyzes report data, and advises the department leadership on costs and purchase feasibility.
Coordinates and schedules work to be done on department with other internal departments and external vendors.
Creates, modifies, and drives implementation of materials processes within assigned areas.
Creates and distributes educational materials for clinical supplies, equipment, and work processes.
Serves on various committees to ensure The Joint Commission and Dept. of Health compliance.
Repairs simple medical and/or office equipment, coordinates with external departments for additional or more complex repairs.
Utilizes inventory software to create and maintain asset tracking for technology used by the department.
Contributes to large-scale, long-term, interdisciplinary projects.
Leads or co-lead smaller, unit-based projects as needed.
Participates in departmental workshops, interdisciplinary rounding, safety concern investigations.
Other duties as assigned