Supply Chain Associate 100%- Downtown Campus
The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Material Services is seeking to fill a Supply Chain Associate at the Downtown Campus. The Supply Chain Associate will support the product, equipment and services purchasing needs of the organization. The Supply Chain Associate is responsible for routine purchasing and related materials management functions including; ordering processing, EDI system coordination, Invoice processing, coordinates and documents recalls and action, manages the purchase order backorder report, resolution and expediting.
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
· Identifies and drives non-salary expense reduction opportunities for the organization.
· Maintains current knowledge of the EDI order management system and is content expert for system. Directly interfaces with EDI order management system vendor(s). Sets up and manages vendor connections. Monitors and resolves order processing and problem resolution i.e. pricing, back orders, etc. Provides appropriate order status communications to customers.
· Collaborates with IT department on the PeopleSoft Materials Management Information System (MMIS) technical support and issue resolution. Manages MMIS access and new user training.
· Collaborates with Accounts Payable to manage and resolve invoice errors. Interfaces with vendors representing the organizations interest on invoice and pricing resolution.
· Documents and coordinates order returns to ensure the credits are accurately processed.
· Documents and coordinates equipment repairs.
· Documents and coordinates rental equipment orders and returns.
· Processing incoming mail and manages resupply of copy center.
· Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required.
Experience Requirements
• 12 months experience in health care purchasing with experience in the use of computers, required.
• Three years of experience in healthcare related purchasing with experience with the use of computers, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures in a healthcare setting, required.
• Ability to effectively use a computer including the use of spreadsheets and word processing programs, required.
• Excellent organizational skills, required.
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.
Equal opportunity employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
