Director, Supply Chain Mgmt. - Supply Chain - FT - Day
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Overview:UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties, and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only American College of Surgeons-verified facilities. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County, and southeast Los Angeles County.

Responsibilities:Incumbent is responsible for the coordination of the materials management system throughout the medical center or health system, with regards to procurement, processing, and distribution of materials and services. Ensures the efficient and cost-effective acquisition of equipment and supplies throughout the medical center or health system. Manages operations of a materials management unit, implementing systems, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance. Manages staff using materials management techniques to maintain supplies. Establishes departmental goals and objectives and functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.

Qualifications:Required Qualifications:- Verbal and written communication skills to communicate strategies with senior leadership.- Strong abilities to actively listen and change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others.- Travel between procurement office and medical center locations, other travel up to 10%.- 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.- Skills to forecast talent needs and encourage leadership development for succession planning.- Position is subject to the California DMV's Pull Notice System and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.- Must have demonstrated knowledge of procurement practices/procedures (such as RFP/RFI/RFQ process) and demonstrated knowledge of strategic vendor sourcing and negotiation techniques.- 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.- Expert Excel skills.- Comprehensive knowledge of relevant internal policy, external regulations, and best practices.- Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.- 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.

Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:- Background Check and Live Scan- Legal Right to Work in the United States- Vaccination Policies- Smoking and Tobacco Policy- Drug Free Environment- The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job-specific requirements.- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act- E-Verify- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine 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. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at ...@uci.edu or at (phone number removed), Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.