Materials Resource Coordinator

Berger Health System; North Olmsted (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Methodist Hospital is seeking a Materials Resource Coordinator to ensure reliable supplies and equipment for patient care. The role manages high-volume procurement and inventory while resolving issues to minimize disruptions in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The position supports regulatory compliance, cost control and patient safety, working with clinical and facilities teams to maintain uninterrupted service and safe environments.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of hospital supply chain operations.
• Inventory management and purchasing processes.
• Equipment maintenance coordination.
• Cost containment and standardization practices.
• Vendor management and interdepartmental collaboration.
• Understanding of regulatory and safety standards within healthcare environments.

Responsibilities

• 30% Equipment & System Management: Maintains safe, clean environment and coordinates equipment servicing and in-servicing.
• 25% Financial Management: Conducts cost benefit analyses and purchasing justification reports; monitors usage trends.
• 25% Purchasing: Manages purchasing and replenishment across departments; negotiates with vendors.
• 20% Supply Management: Maintains inventory levels and implements cost containment programs; communicates with department leaders to solve issues.

Skills

Hospital supply chain operations

Inventory management

Purchasing processes

Equipment maintenance coordination

Cost containment

Vendor management

Education

High School or GED

Job description

## Materials Resource CoordinatorApply: RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR158453**We are more than a health system. We are a belief system.** We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.**Job Description Summary:**Job Profile Summary The Materials Resource Coordinator position plays a critical role in hospital operations by ensuring the reliability and availability of supplies and equipment that directly impact patient care outcomes. This role manages high-volume procurement and inventory processes while proactively resolving equipment and supply issues to minimize clinical disruptions. The position contributes to operational efficiency, cost control, regulatory compliance, and patient safety in a fast-paced, high-acuity healthcare environment**Responsibilities And Duties:**30% Equipment & System Management Maintains safe, clean physical environment while adhering to hospital policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Functions as liaison between departments, vendors, Facilities Engineering, and Clinical Engineering. Maintains equipment inventory. Coordinates equipment servicing and new product/equipment in-servicing. Supports high-acuity environments by responding quickly to urgent supply and equipment needs. Assembles and installs new equipment according to manufacturer specifications. Performs routine maintenance coordination, overhaul, and repair follow-up to restore equipment functionality. Assists with development, implementation, and monitoring systems supporting hospital-wide compliance with regulatory standards. 25% Financial Management Evaluates requests for equipment and/or supplies. Conducts cost benefit analysis and prepares purchasing justification reports. Maintains department and pre-hospital supply inventories. Monitors usage trends and adjusts ordering practices to improve efficiency and cost control. Identifies cost savings opportunities and supports cost containment and standardization programs. 25% Purchasing Manages purchasing and replenishment of essential medical supplies and equipment across departments. Acts as liaison between clinical staff, vendors, and support teams to ensure timely delivery and functionality of resources. Develops partnerships and ongoing communication with vendors. Participates in negotiations with vendors. Attends meetings concerning cost containment and standardization initiatives. 20% Supply Management Maintains supply inventory, orders supplies, evaluates requests, and conducts cost benefit analysis. Establishes and implements cost containment and standardization programs. Effectively communicates with department leaders to problem solve and maintain equipment and supply needs. Maintains inventory levels to ensure uninterrupted patient care while minimizing waste and excess cost. Monitors usage trends and adjusts inventory practices accordingly.**Minimum Qualifications:**High School or GED (Required)**Additional Job Description:**Knowledge of hospital supply chain operationsInventory management and purchasing processesEquipment maintenance coordinationCost containment and standardization practicesVendor management and interdepartmental collaborationUnderstanding of regulatory and safety standards within healthcare environments**Work Shift:**Day**Scheduled Weekly Hours :**40**Department**Admin - Emergency DepartmentJoin us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industryEqual Employment OpportunityOhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment