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University of California, Irvine
Director, Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain - FT - Days
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A Director of Supply Chain directs supply chain functions including logistics, materials, purchasing, distribution and inventory management. Develops and implements strategies for improving these functions and oversees operations. Looks for ways to streamline production, purchasing, warehousing and distribution and implement cost savings
$202,503 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Director, Supply Chain Management
- Supply Chain
- FT•Days University of California, Irvine•4.
- $259,800 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Health Care Logistics Accounting systems Succession planning Strategic goal setting Talent management Regulatory compliance Operations coordination planning Financial software Inventory management software Talent development Managing supply chain management teams Policy & process development Healthcare purchasing Forecasting Vendor negotiation Ordering supplies Hospital supply chain management Legal compliance Part sourcing Excel data analysis
Full Job Description Overview:
UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.Responsibilities:
Position Summary:
Incumbent is responsible 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, 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 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. Strong ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex, challenging environment. Demonstrated adaptability and flexibility to anticipate problems and implement resolution. 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 asRFP/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.
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 Employment Misconduct- Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment Exercise the utmost discretion in managing sensitive information learned in the course of performing their duties.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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 Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.phpClosing Statement:
The University of California 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 Anti-Discrimination Policy. 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 or at (949) 824-0500, Monday- Friday from 8:30 a.m.
- 5:00 p.