MATERIEL MANAGEMENT UNIT MISSION STATEMENTS
Business Contracts & Analysis: The Business Contracts Office advises campus faculty, students, and staff on specialized business structures and relationships which will meet their business objectives consistent with the academic mission. The Contracts Office prepares and manages business agreements for the campus using technical expertise and sound business advice to help departments maximize their resources without incurring undue risk in achieving their goals of teaching, research, public service
Computing Services:
The Computing Services unit assists Materiel Management in meeting its objectives through developing and maintaining in-house computer applications; providing technical expertise, training, and support; managing computer systems and networks; and staying abreast of technology while providing advance solutions. It measures success by ensuring satisfaction of Materiel Management employees and its customers.
Contracting Services:
We are committed to providing helpful procurement advice along with responsive and equitable services to the campus community through bidding, negotiating and awarding long term contracts for goods and services that are in the best interest of the University. This includes establishing positive relationships with the faculty, staff and students of the University, as well as, the vendors that furnish products and services to the University.
Campus Administrative Services Unit:
The Campus Administrative Services Unit provides support for Campus and Medical Center departments by ordering, marketing, and providing information about products and services supplied by the Central Storehouse. Customers are provided with information and assisted with their special needs both over the phone and through personal visits. This unit also offers shipping services, including air overnight and cargo shipments. The Bargain Barn services the campus in the disposition of excess and surplus property.
The Campus Administrative Service Unit recognizes the need to: provide simple and effective procedures for customers to use when interacting with our department; look for new or improved products that provide high quality, preserve scarce resources, improve customers' work life, and/or save their departments money; and continually seek out innovative and cost-effective procedures to save departments money. Our number one priority is customer satisfaction. This is accomplished by "working together to serve you" through a staff that follows through and is empathetic to the needs of its customers.
Distribution Services:
Distribution Services is committed to providing exceptional customer service by exceeding customer expectations. We will accurately receive incoming shipments in a timely manner, and in accordance with pre-established receiving guidelines. Upon receipt of merchandise we will sort, fill orders, schedule and deliver merchandise to UC Davis destinations on and off the campus. Furthermore we are committed to inventory integrity by providing an accurate accounting of perpetual versus on hand inventories, through an aggressive cycle count program. We will continue to build and nourish a strong relationship with University departments and Health Services. Our employees are well aware of the department Mission Statement, and will look to improve upon the quantity and quality of services rendered. We will continue to support each other in the rudimentary elements of leadership, team work, critical thinking, integrity and honesty above reproach, while maximizing all available resources.
Equipment Management/ Administrative Services:
To provide administrative and clerical support to management, Procurement Services and Contracting Services by responding to their needs in a timely, efficient and professional manner; to work as a team with other Materiel Management units in providing campus and medical center departments excellent customer service by quickly responding to their inquiries in a courteous and effective manner and providing comprehensive and up to date information; to assist campus and medical center departments in tracking equipment by providing an effective, user friendly tracking system, maintaining current and accurate information and to ensure that departments comply with University, Federal and State policies, laws and regulations.
Financial and Ancillary Services:
Financial and Ancillary Services provides immediate support for University customers by offering microscopes, furniture, office equipment, supplies and engraving at the best value through consultation, rental, and retail style programs. We provide financial analyses and reports which inform and empower, and personnel services which foster confidence and security. We strive to perform these services in a manner which inspires trust, instills self-pride and gains the appreciation of the campus. To do this, we make the Principles of Community a way of life; use advanced technologies; encourage individual responsibility and initiative; measure and reward accomplishments; and seek to improve through training, critique and teamwork.
Procurement Services:
Provide outstanding procurement services , to our internal and external constituents, through the issuance of purchase orders and contracts. Arrive at an overall balance between procurement of quality goods and services at the lowest overall cost, while maximizing opportunity for those who wish to become suppliers to the University. Facilitate all aspects of public procurement requirements, both in Federal and State government, acting as procurement agent for the University, in an ethical and professional manner, while meeting our end users expectations. Build a long standing foundation to uphold the University's academic mission. Support each other in the rudimentary elements of leadership, team work, efficiencies, innovation, integrity and honesty, while maximizing our resources.
