Periop Supply Chain Asst Manager/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The Perioperative Supply Chain Assistant Manager at University of Kentucky will help direct and coordinate daily activities in the Materials/Purchasing Services department. You will order materials, manage inventory, build case carts, and oversee consignments for area hospitals.

Collaborating with EAG and MRP Controller, you will support margin improvement, patient billing review, and process integrity initiatives while developing workflows to optimize staffing and service delivery.

Qualifications

• Healthcare supply chain knowledge preferred.
• Minimum four years of inventory control experience.
• CMRP certification within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily activities in Materials/Purchasing Services.
• Order materials and manage inventory; case cart building; process payments and special requests.
• Monitor consignments for Chandler and Good Samaritan hospitals.
• Collaborate with UKHC clinical departments to support perioperative patient care.
• Develop workflows to optimize staffing and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Inventory experience

Customer service

Departmental coordination

Education

Associate degree (AA)

Job description

Working Title Perioperative Supply Chain Manager Assistant

Department Name

Department Name H3230:Materials/Purchasing Services

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Grade Level 10

Salary Range

Salary Range $48,360-81,328/year

Type of Position

Type of Position Staff

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Full-Time

Required Education

AA

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Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

This position may require the ability to lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to or over 50 lbs.; stand and/or walk for extended periods of time with objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; perform tasks requiring a substantial amount of kneeling and reaching overhead; and the ability to work in confined spaces. Exposure to loud noises and bloodborne/airborne pathogens may also be involved.

Shift

Primarily Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (1st shift); occasional evening, on-call, weekend, and/or holiday shifts may be required per departmental needs.

Job Summary

The Perioperative Supply Chain Assistant Manager will assist in directing and coordinating all activities within the Materials/Purchasing Services department on a daily basis. Duties include ordering materials and managing inventory; case cart building; implant set fulfillment; processing bill-only payments and specialty product requests; and monitoring consignments for both Chandler and Good Samaritan hospitals. This position will work closely with the EAG and MRP Controller on data integrity, accuracy, and efficiency supporting the Supply Chain clinical resources for margin improvement, patient billing review, and process integrity initiatives. Will also assist the Supply Chain Management department through collaboration with UKHC clinical departments in order to support successful distribution of products to support perioperative patient care, and will provide direct supervision and effective leadership of the Supply Chain by developing workflows to optimize staffing and service delivery.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Leadership, inventory experience, customer service, and departmental coordination.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Healthcare supply chain management and/or receiving dock management experience preferred, as well as at least four years of inventory control experience. CMRP Certification within 6 months of hire.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/21/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Describe your supervisory experience, including level of supervision (i.e. hiring, evaluation, training, performance management) and number of employees whom you have supervised. Be specific

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please indicate in which area best represents your inventory control experience.
  • No experience
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial
  • Retail
  • Warehouse
  • Other
• * Please choose the answer that best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in supply chain management.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Briefly describe your previous employment experience with inventory management.

  (Open Ended Question)