Director of Supply Chain Management

Who We Are

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.

Your Role on the Team

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.

What It Takes to be Successful

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 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

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

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. Sensitive information includes but is not limited to employee and student records, health and patient records, financial data, strategic plans, proprietary information, and any other sensitive or non-public information learned during the course and scope of employment. Understands that sensitive information should be shared on a limited basis and actively takes steps to limit access to sensitive information to individuals who have legitimate business need to know. Ensure that sensitive information is properly safeguarded. Follow all organizational policies and laws on data protection and privacy. This includes secure handling of physical and digital records and proper usage of IT systems to prevent data leaks. The unauthorized or improper disclosure of confidential work-related information obtained from any source on any work-related matter is a violation of these expectations.

*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.php

Closing 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 [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization