Mission Statement

Materials Management

The Friendship of Those We Serve is the Foundation of Our Progress.
 

We strive to provide quality service to all Health Center Faculty and
Staff and the Community we serve. 

We strive to provide quality service decisions, which when implemented, will increase everyone's overall satisfaction.

We strive to remain open-minded, helpful and courteous as we endeavor to facilitate the Health Center's Missions of Education, Research, Patient Care and Public Service.

We strive to be responsible stewards of the Public Trust vested in each of us as employees of the Health Center.

 

OBJECTIVE

The Materials Management Department is a customer service-oriented department. Our customers are our patients, doctors, researchers and staff. Materials Management is responsible for the proper placement and distribution of all items within the inventory formulary and maintaining and monitoring the inventories within the University, hospital and the clinical enterprise. The Materials Management Department acts as an integral part of the University of Connecticut Health Center to promote cooperation and coordination among all of its services.

 

The department follows the materials management control concept widely used in industry. Reporting to the Director of Materials Management at the University of Connecticut Health Center, the Materials Management Department is accountable for the following divisions & associated responsibilities: All Warehousing Operations (includes Office, Housekeeping, Research, Dental, Medical and Surgical Supplies), Materials Procurement - Supply Chain (including Perioperative and Nursing), Materials Data Control, Value Analysis, Central Distribution and Courier Services, Records Retention and Storage Management, Equipment Reutilization Services, Surplus Property Management, Inventory Control, Mail & Shipping Operations, Motor Pool & Fleet Operations, Moving and Storage Services,  and Central Receiving. The department also provides for and has established procedures for the evaluation and trial of new equipment and supplies for Health Center Departments. The department operates under the authority granted in the General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, Public Act 91-256.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

 

The Materials Management Department is responsible for the management of the University’s supply process including the acquisition, distribution, control and disposal (or termination) of goods, services and equipment necessary to sustain the academic, research and support service activities of the University and its divisions.

 

The Materials Management Department, a centralized service, ensures that:

Acquisitions are completed in a fair and equitable manner with attention to applying best practices in public purchasing to achieve the best value for the University. Requests for materials services are handled professionally, observing the need to meet the requirements of the University customer. Materials are received, managed and accounted for. Distribution of materials is handled in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Surplus equipment and supplies are re-used, recycled or, where required, disposed of safely and economically. Business partnerships are explored on behalf of the University in support of the University’s strategic direction. The University customer can rely on the Materials Management Department for expert assistance and consultation on their supply chain needs as well as the timely communication of information relating to University materials services and product market. Monitor and evaluate the quality of customer service and the way the University conducts business to identify areas for improvement.