Supervisor Inventory Control/Purchasing - Facilities Planning & Management

About the role

The Supervisor of Inventory Control/Purchasing supervises the contracting, purchasing, receiving, storage and handling of materials, supplies, and outside contracted services for the Enterprise Physical Operations department on the Danforth campus, and is responsible for the oversight of the Millbrook Warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Performs and oversees all purchasing activities from purchase requisitions to coordinating approvals process, including the purchasing of materials and contracted services.
• Operates as purchasing liaison for service contracts. Issues and manages purchase orders for all contracts, ensuring all contractors are paid timely.
• Captures and manages internal billings process. If required, bills out Internal Service Delivery Invoices to departments on campus monthly or bi-weekly.
• Manages team, providing daily guidance and direction, assigning tasks, monitoring employee performance, providing feedback and corrective action as necessary.
• Provides oversight for staff utilizing the work order system for materials and work order management. Assists with ensuring data integrity.
• Interacts with other university employees from Accounting, Resource Management and all internal departments regarding procurement policies/practices, inventory control and financial accounts.
• Represents the purchasing/inventory control area in dealing with other facilities, campus and off-campus departments.
• Completes fiscal year-end closing activities, including inventory auditing, timely invoice payment, and encumbrance review and adjustments.

Requirements

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Management/Supervisory (3 Years)

Skills

• Deadline Management
• Detail-Oriented
• Interpersonal Communication
• Inventory Control Management
• Purchasing Supplies
• Service Oriented
• Teamwork

Benefits

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.