Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Supervisor of Inventory Control/Purchasing supervises the contracting, purchasing, receiving, storage and handling of materials, supplies, and outside contracted services for the Enterprise Physical Operations department on the Danforth campus, and is responsible for the oversight of the Millbrook Warehouse.

This position supervises a team of employees to provide inventory control and purchasing support for 100+ maintenance mechanics across campus zones and shops, and capital projects materials and supplies. The position is also responsible for receiving departmental invoices related to above activities, coordinating the approval process with department Directors and managers and processing invoices for payment.

Job Description

• Performs and oversees all purchasing activities from purchase requisitions to coordinating approvals process, including the purchasing of materials and contracted services.

• Operates as purchasing liaison for service contracts. Issues and manages purchase orders for all contracts, ensuring all contractors are paid timely.

• Coordinates internal billings process. If required, bills out Internal Service Delivery Invoices to departments on campus monthly or bi-weekly.

• Manages team, providing daily guidance and direction, assigning tasks, monitoring employee performance, providing feedback and corrective action as necessary.

• Provides oversight for staff utilizing the work order system for materials and work order management. Assists with ensuring data integrity.

• Interacts with other university employees from Accounting, Resource Management and all internal departments regarding procurement policies/practices, inventory control and financial accounts. Represents the purchasing/inventory control area in dealing with other facilities, campus and off-campus departments.

• Completes fiscal year-end closing activities, including inventory auditing, timely invoice payment, and encumbrance review and adjustments.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Position may travel between Danforth and Medical School campuses, but the primary location is Danforth.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

Management/Supervisory (3 Years)

Skills:

Deadline Management, Detail-Oriented, Interpersonal Communication, Inventory Control Management, Inventory Purchasing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Purchasing Supplies, Service Oriented, Teamwork, Warehouse Inventory Control

Grade

G10

Salary Range

$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email 

CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu

 or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.