Assistant Procurement Manager-Admin College of Dentistry

Market Range: 12

Hiring Salary: $5,014.28 - $5,407.50/Monthly

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  The Assistant Procurement Manager provides expertise and guidance in specified areas while managing the related day-to-day operations of the Administration College of Dentistry (CoD). This position assists with developing area specific strategies, supervision of staff, and serves as a liaison for the department and the university. 

1. Performs vendor research and selection to enhance profitability, reduce operating costs and boost efficiency. 
2. Utilizes strategic sourcing techniques to boost efficiency and reduce operating costs while working with vendors and supervising vendor activities. 
3. Conducts market research to identify beneficial purchase agreements and potential vendors. 
4. Supervises on-site inventory and staff related to supply chain functions within CoD. 
5. Monitors contract compliance to ensure suppliers adhere to contractual obligations. 
6. Supervises and tracks the status of orders, deliveries, and distribution of supplies to the CoD; makes change recommendations to purchasing procedures as needed.  
7. Supports accounts payable functions to include data entry, invoice processing, reviews, and approvals. 
8. Develops and maintain policies, procedures, and standardized manual documenting the CoD processes for routine and non-routine purchases. 
9. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Logistics, Hospital Administration, or a related field. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of related experience. (Administrative experience in business environment or supervisory experience in a dental office preferred.) 

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with faculty, staff, and students to provide quality customer service.
• Basic knowledge of dental supplies and procurement. 
• Strong organizational and time management skills. 
• Experience in inventory management and/or logistics. 
• Ability to utilize AP system and create reports within the system. 

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally work required to work evenings and weekends.