Job Information
University of Washington PURCHASING MANAGER/INVENTORY CONTROL in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 235137
Department: HARBORVIEW - FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES
Posting Date: 06/24/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $5,946 - $7,433 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20221231_a11y.pdf)
Harborview - Food and Nutrition Services has an outstanding opportunity for a PURCHASING MANAGER/INVENTORY CONTROL .
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE, Days
Mondays - Fridays DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Nutrition and Food Services department supports Harborview’s mission by delivering extraordinary experiences with compassionate evidence-based care, unforgettable customer service, and fresh and nutritious food for patients, families, and the greater community.Our vision is to create a supportive and empowering work place for all, provide unparalleled experiences for our customers and patients, and improve the quality of life and health of the public. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBLITIES
Purchases food and supplies for all department areas, sourcing new products and placing equipment orders, maintaining relationships with vendors, obtaining quotes and following up on purchasing issues.
Oversight of cold, dry and non-edible wares and chemical inventory for department, including par tracking, stocking workflow, applying Lean principles for sustainability and waste minimization, and safety & cleanliness of storage areas.
Hiring and human resources. Responsible for hiring and scheduling of stockroom team of supervisor and stockroom attendants, including approval of leave requests, schedule maintenance within Kronos, human resource activities, and arranging coverage and training for all team members.
Data tracking for department finance, sustainability and safety metrics related to purchased products and services.
Quality improvement. Development and oversight of initiatives related to purchasing and storeroom workflow addressing safety, quality and process improvement REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's and 2-3 years of direct purchasing experience ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region. Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. UW Medicine – Where your Impact Goes Further UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.