Supply Chain Associate 100%- Downtown Campus

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Material Services is seeking to fill a Supply Chain Associate at the Downtown Campus. The Supply Chain Associate will support the product, equipment and services purchasing needs of the organization. The Supply Chain Associate is responsible for routine purchasing and related materials management functions including; ordering processing, EDI system coordination, Invoice processing, coordinates and documents recalls and action, manages the purchase order backorder report, resolution and expediting. A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required.
• 12 months experience in health care purchasing with experience in the use of computers, required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures in a healthcare setting, required.
• Ability to effectively use a computer including the use of spreadsheets and word processing programs, required.
• Excellent organizational skills, required.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in healthcare related purchasing with experience with the use of computers, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and drives non-salary expense reduction opportunities for the organization.
• Maintains current knowledge of the EDI order management system and is content expert for system. Directly interfaces with EDI order management system vendor(s). Sets up and manages vendor connections. Monitors and resolves order processing and problem resolution i.e. pricing, back orders, etc. Provides appropriate order status communications to customers.
• Collaborates with IT department on the PeopleSoft Materials Management Information System (MMIS) technical support and issue resolution. Manages MMIS access and new user training.
• Collaborates with Accounts Payable to manage and resolve invoice errors. Interfaces with vendors representing the organizations interest on invoice and pricing resolution.
• Documents and coordinates order returns to ensure the credits are accurately processed.
• Documents and coordinates equipment repairs.
• Documents and coordinates rental equipment orders and returns.
• Processing incoming mail and manages resupply of copy center.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees