Inventory Specialist

Premier Professional Systems, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and disa­

401k retirement program

Paid time off

Participation in Premier's employee/in

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Premier Professional Systems, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Specialist to manage materials and supply chain activities in our hospital operations.

This role focuses on procurement, inventory control, production planning, outsourcing, and vendor selection to ensure timely delivery and patient care. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 2 years of related experience in a hospital supply chain setting, with strong data entry and computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of applicable experience.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Experience in hospital supply chain setting.
• Intermediate computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement, inventory control and production planning.
• Coordinate outsourcing and vendor selection to ensure timely delivery.
• Approve part/material requisitions and initiate change orders.
• Support hospital processes to maximize efficient delivery and resource use.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Hospital ERP

Job description

Inventory Specialist

What you will be doing:

This role focuses on performing supply chain and logistics functions such as material procurement, production planning, inventory control, outsourcing, vendor selection, and distribution. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Materials Management duties:

• Analyzes manufacturing, enterprise resource planning, and other material requirements based on needs of assembly demands, component replenishments, substitute parts/materials, production set-ups, engineering changes and enterprise supplies.

• Responsibilities also include approving part or material requisitions and initiates production and purchase change orders. An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical) operating in a "hands on" environment.

• The majority of time is spent in the delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.

• This position plays an important role in the hospital's processes to ensure timely, efficient supply ordering, replenishment and delivery, supporting patient needs and the patient experience.

• Also required is the continuous flexibility and back up functions to assist with responding to variations in patient volume and continually maximize efficient delivery and use of resources.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Years of Applicable Experience - 2 or more years

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to read and write in English;
• Ability to understand both written and verbal instruction and provide follow through on instructions.
• Computer and keyboard skills for basic data entry.
• Knowledge of computer systems and software with an ability to learn and retain new applications
• Experience in a Hospital Supply Chain Setting
• Intermediate Computer Skills

Additional Job Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
• Making independent decisions
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Working Conditions: Hospital Environment

Travel Requirements: No travel required

Physical Demands: Heavy: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Premier's internal salary range for this role is $42,000 - $63,000. Final salary is dependent upon several market factors including, but not limited to, departmental budgets, internal equity, education, unique skills/experience, and geographic location. Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.

Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k retirement program
• Paid time off
• Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, 2008-2026
• Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025)
• Accredited by Forbes: America's Best Management Consulting Firms 2024-2025
• Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants- Healthcare Management
• Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient (2016,2017,2019,2020,2021,2022,2023,2025)

For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief.