Director, Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain - FT - Days

About the role

The incumbent is responsible for coordinating the materials management system throughout the medical center or health system, including procurement, processing, and distribution of materials and services. They ensure the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of equipment and supplies, manage operations of a materials management unit, and implement systems, analyze data, and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities

• Communicate strategies with senior leadership and actively listen to gain acceptance from others.
• Manage operations of a materials management unit, implementing systems, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance.
• Manage staff using materials management techniques to maintain supplies.
• Establish departmental goals and objectives, function with autonomy, and manage subordinate supervisors and professionals.
• Ensure subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls and manage systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.
• Forecast talent needs and encourage leadership development for succession planning.

Requirements

• Verbal and written communication skills to communicate strategies with senior leadership.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address issues when no precedent exists and to develop creative alternatives.
• Strong ability to set goals and manage the implementation process for initiatives.
• Highly adaptable and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to anticipate problems and implement resolution.
• Skills to forecast talent needs, and encourage leadership development for succession planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years previous working experience managing organizational-wide supply chain activities - procurement, inventory control, purchasing, etc.
• Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with all levels of staff and coordinate supply chain activities across functions.
• In-depth knowledge of the most current materials management best practices and systems.
• In-depth knowledge of business subjects such as purchasing, inventory systems & controls, and/or accounting.
• Advanced skills in the use of ERP / financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.).
• Advanced skills in organizing, simplifying, and increasing efficiency of processes and procedures while maintaining standards and compliance.
• Ability to interpret data and make appropriate decisions for the organization using that data; knowing burn rate, utilization and forecasting.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant internal policy, external regulations, and best practices.
• Expert Excel skills.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced skills in organizing, simplifying, and increasing efficiency of processes and procedures.
• Ability to interpret data and make appropriate decisions for the organization.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant internal policy, external regulations, and best practices.
• Expertise in ERP / financial systems (such as Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP, etc.).
• Advanced skills in managing systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Conditions of Employment

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.