OR Supply Chain Coordinator

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Oakham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center in Oakham is seeking a Materials Management professional to process MMIS requisitions for operating room inventory and other areas. You will place purchase orders, maintain stock levels, and provide inventory expertise to ensure accurate counts.

Collaborating with the Supply Chain team, internal customers, and suppliers, you will support recalls and use GPO databases to guarantee contracted item purchases.

Qualifications

• 2 years purchasing experience with supply chain knowledge.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and financial analysis.
• 2 years in Operating Room or clinical setting preferred.
• Surgical Technologist Certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process requisitions in MMIS for OR inventory and other areas.
• Place purchase orders and follow up with suppliers.
• Maintain inventory levels and accurate counts.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, internal customers, and suppliers.
• Assist with recalls and ensure contracted items via GPO.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Excel / Word

Healthcare supplies knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

GPO databases

MMIS / supply chain systems

Job description

Summary

Responsible for processing system requisitions in the Materials Management Information System (MMIS) for supplies kept as inventory in the Operating Room (OR) and other assigned areas. Places purchase orders to suppliers and provides follow-up. Provides inventory expertise to ensure adequate inventory levels are maintained, appropriate targets are set, and accurate counts are sustained. Supports the Supply Chain team by maintaining key inventory and transactional data in systems. Collaborates within Supply Chain Management, internal customers, and suppliers on a variety of supply issues. Assists with product recalls. Utilizes Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) agreement databases to ensure the facility is purchasing contracted items.

Minimum Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 2 years prior purchasing experience coupled with working knowledge of supply chain management principles.
• Proven experience with supplier negotiations, selection, management and financial analysis.
• 2 years of experience working in an Operating Room or similar clinical setting highly preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Surgical Technologist Certification (CST) or similar credential highly desirable.

Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities

• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and Internet Explorer.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Working knowledge of healthcare supplies and equipment.

Pay Range: $26.57 - $38.71