Supply Chain Manager 100%25 - Downtown Campus

This position provides oversight of the supply chain operations on behalf of Medical Center Downtown (MCD) campus. Assure compliance with federal and state laws, regent and university policies and procedures, and operating at the highest standards of ethical conduct. Incumbents in this job family typically perform this function on behalf of the supply chain department at Medical Center Downtown.

A career with University of Iowa Health Care is more than a job. Here, you’re part of something greater, something bigger. Our downtown campus is a 194-bed hospital (located at 500 E Market Street, Iowa City) providing a community-based model of care while directly connected to the expertise, technology, collaboration, and support of our entire health system. Join the team at our downtown campus. You’ll find meaning and purpose knowing that your work helps make all of Iowa better.

Position Responsibilities
•    Plan, organize and manage supply chain administrative and operational activities including fiscal and human resources management. Approve all procurement activities for the MCD hospital. 
•    Maintain knowledge of industry trends and determine strategic product direction in terms of hospital supplies. Approve product, pricing and contract specifications and quotations with vendors and end users in coordination with UI Purchasing. Develop and approve Processed Stores policies and procedures.
•    Set standards for policies and procedures for safe handling and distribution of products to assure a safe and effective operation. Set pricing philosophy (e.g., retail cost recovery). Approve market plan or strategy and oversee the implementation.
•    In partnership with UI Purchasing, analyze vendor performance, approve and negotiate contacts and resolve disputes. Plan for current and future needs. Evaluate supplier delivery and quality performance. 
•    Recommend and approve changes in software specifications. Determine rules and implement policies and procedures for the management and analysis of data. For example, replace vendor distribution app with PeopleSoft.
•    Responsible for providing budgetary information supported by actual expenditures. Manage financial data and information for Processed Stores. May approve fiscal transactions.
•    Hire, develop and manage the performance of staff. Manage the procurement, supply chain process. Represent and negotiate outcomes on behalf of the department.
 

Education Requirements
•    Master’s degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience Requirements
•    3 - 5 years’ work experience within a supply management receiving, warehousing, and distribution setting.
•    Experience using Microsoft Office, specific experience using Excel, and electronic inventory management software.

Desired Qualifications
•    At least 3 years’ experience working within a hospital or multi clinical healthcare setting.
•    Practical familiarity with medical product descriptions and their complementary accessories.
•    At least 3 years work experience in either a supervisory, work director, or team leader role.
•    Knowledge of HIPPA patient privacy guidelines and Joint Commission and Hospital Safety & Security recommendations pertaining to infection control practices and the safe storage and transport of hospital medical supplies
•    Knowledge of University of Iowa and Hospital Supply Chain compliances, policies, procedures, and regulations.
•    Proficiency with PeopleSoft software and Omnicell automated supply cabinets a plus

Application Process:

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check. This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. 

For questions, contact Emilio Villagrana at emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu.