Supply Chain Coordinator - Tissue and Cellular Therapies
The Department of Pathology is seeking a Supply Chain Coordinator to support supply chain operations inherent to the Tissue Bank within DeGowin Blood Center. Assures compliance with federal and state laws, regent, and university policies and procedures. Maintains inventory/equipment databases. Assists in the evaluation and procurement of the delivery of goods and services. Establishes relationships with both vendors and end users and takes a leading role when troubleshooting supply shortages or the introduction of new products. Works closely with internal and external teams in support of courier operations relevant to the Tissue Bank.
This position is 100% time, Monday-Friday from 0630-1500.
Duties to include:
· Maintains oversight of Tissue inventory across UI Health Care Network. Manages tissue purchasing and consignment and contributes to appropriate tracking of tissue utilization metrics and reporting.
· Facilitates relationships with Tissue vendors and keeps apprised of latest vendor offerings and changes with products. Forecasts opportunities to work with new vendors and ensures a robust network of commercial collaborators to circumvent any supply chain shortages.
· Works with end users internally to support changing needs over time and communicates supply chain disruptions and availability of alternative products.
· Supports and facilitates quality initiatives related to tissue procurement and distribution within the Tissue Bank.
· Works with internal and external couriers to ensure uninterrupted tissue delivery throughout the UI Health Care Network.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
The Department of Pathology is part of UI Health Care, a comprehensive health sciences center that serves Iowa and the region, as well as patients referred from the United States and overseas. The Clinical Laboratories are well recognized for providing outstanding and comprehensive care to the patients we serve. The breadth and depth of services provided are amongst the best in the country. The educational programs that the department participates in includes medical students, clinical laboratory scientists as well as biomedical scientists. To learn more: https://pathology.medicine.uiowa.edu/about-us
Required Qualifications:
· A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
· 6 months of experience in a supply chain setting
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Experience with MS Office Suite, with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel
Desirable Qualifications:
· Experience with medical supplies and equipment, service, or professional agreements is desired.
· Experience working in a tissue bank is highly desired.
· Knowledge of University policies, procedures, and regulations, specifically those related to finance and purchasing, is highly desired.
· Demonstrated ability to effectively multi-task.
· Experience working with PeopleSoft Inventory Control, Contracts, and/or Purchasing modules
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
· Resume
· Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact PathologyHR@healthcare.uiowa.edu.
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