Material Management Specialist 3

About the role

The incumbent is responsible for procurement for supplies, implants, non-capital equipment and instruments used in the operating rooms within Perioperative Services. This cost center has an annual supply expense budget of over $52 million, in support of over 30,000 surgical cases in multiple surgical services.

Responsibilities

• Material Management: 65%
• Analysis and Process Improvement: 25%
• Leadership: 5%
• Personal/Professional Growth: 5%

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience/training
• Experience in materials management in the Operating Room or other Hospital clinical department setting
• Ability to maintain efficiency and accuracy under stressful situations
• Ability to work independently, with time management skills to determine workload priorities for timely completion of work
• Ability to take initiative to identify improvement opportunities and strong problem-solving skills to achieve resolution
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills (oral & written)
• Knowledge of, or ability to learn information systems applications, including, but not limited to: ERP/MMIS and Epic EHR/ Optime, Lawson and Trackcore applications
• Computer skills and strong experience in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Must see well enough to read charts & instructions
• Must have the ability and fine motor dexterity to operate equipment, computers, keyboard, and mouse
• Proficient in using standard business software including email, common word processing and spreadsheet applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Science, or other health-related fields is desirable

Skills

• Knowledge of medical supplies, implants, non-capital equipment, and vendor contracting
• Ability to resolve pricing and contract issues with Purchasing, and invoicing issues with Accounts Payable
• Ability to assist in maintaining inventory tracking systems and supply waste reporting
• Ability to recommend supply cost reduction opportunities and operational efficiencies
• Ability to implement improvement initiatives

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans.

Pay

$2,666.67 - $4,758.62

Schedule

8 hours