OR Supply Chain Coordinator

Rutland Regional Medical Center; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rutland Regional Medical Center is seeking a detail-oriented Materials Management Associate to manage MMIS requisitions for operating room inventory and other areas. You will place orders, track deliveries, and ensure inventory levels meet operating room needs.

Strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Excel and MS Office are required; prior purchasing experience and familiarity with GPO databases are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 2 years prior purchasing experience with knowledge of supply chain management principles.

Responsibilities

• Process system requisitions in MMIS for inventory in the OR and other areas.
• Place purchase orders to suppliers and provide follow-up.
• Maintain inventory data and assist with ensuring adequate levels and accuracy.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, internal customers, and suppliers on supply issues.
• Assist with product recalls and use GPO databases to ensure contracted items are purchased.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Time management

MS Excel

MS Word

Internet Explorer

Basic computer skills

Knowledge of healthcare supplies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Internet Explorer

Job description

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.

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