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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, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA_

This position coordinates the entire purchasing process for all entities within a large department or division. 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

+ 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.

+ Participates in growth planning to forecast equipment and supply needs, taking in consideration personnel and increases in grant funds.

+ Makes recommendations for providing sufficient resources to handle needs of the future.

+ Resolves problems regarding orders, ensures that warranty repairs are made, and examines merchandise received for quality.

+ 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.

+ Oversees the maintenance of equipment inventory.

+ Determines the status of merchandise received, resolves problems, and coordinates the return of wrong or damaged items with vendors.

+ Implements and maintains a mechanized purchasing process in order to expedite orders in a timely and cost-effective manner.

+ Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

+ Demonstrated excellent organizational and decision making skills.

+ Ability to evaluate, plan and implement improvements to the purchasing process.

+ Ability to maintain and account for current inventory that may be spread throughout several locations.

Qualifications

Qualifications** **Required

+ 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.

Qualifications (Preferred)

Preferred

+ Supervisory experience.

+ A background in electronic transfer systems.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

_Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation._

+ This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

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, Tasting or Smelling, Walking

Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed

_To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected]_

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 from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students._

_Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans 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 and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). 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 atoeo.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._

**Requisition Number** _75863_

**Reg/Temp** _Regular_

**Employment Type** _Full-Time_

**Shift** _Day_

**Work Schedule** _M-F_

**Clinical/Non-Clinical Status** _Non-Clinical_

**Location Name** _Huntsman Cancer Hospital - Kathryn F. Kirk Center_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_

**_City_** _SALT LAKE CITY_

**_State_** _UT_

**Department** _HCH ANC 60N ENDOSCOPY_

**Category** _Facilities/Trades/Materials_

**Workplace Set Up** _On-site_