Hospital Materials & Supply Chain Lead

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Materials Management Coordinator to support purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment across hospital departments. The role emphasizes maintaining par levels, optimizing inventory, and ensuring cost-effective procurement to support safe patient care.

The position collaborates with Surgical Services, vendors, and IT to maintain accurate data, inventory integrity, and timely order fulfillment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum two years' hospital experience in the OR/ Materials Management.
• Thorough knowledge of medical supplies and sterile technique.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Strong customer service mindset and communication.
• Knowledge of Inventory Management, clinical documentation inventory control and contract compliance.
• Proficiency with hospital procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination and management of supply chain operations for receiving and distribution.
• Coordinate timely ordering and receiving of direct and indirect items.
• Communicate updates on orders to the appropriate source.
• Maintain records reconcilable with Accounting.
• Protect assets and control expenses across the facility.
• Run monthly usage reports to adjust inventory par levels.
• Work with OR leadership to set product par levels and mapping to subaccounts.
• Track high-dollar items and report to finance as needed.
• Coordinate services across departments and IT systems.

Skills

Inventory management

Office software

English proficiency

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC seeks a Materials Management Coordinator to support purchasing, receiving, storage, and distribution of supplies and equipment across hospital departments. The role emphasizes maintaining par levels, optimizing inventory, and ensuring cost-effective procurement to support safe patient care.

The position collaborates with Surgical Services, vendors, and IT to maintain accurate data, inventory integrity, and timely order fulfillment.