Periop Supply Chain Asst Manager/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Perioperative Supply Chain Manager Assistant to oversee daily Materials/Purchasing Services activities and ensure efficient inventory, case cart building, and supply distribution for perioperative care.

The role involves supervising the Supply Chain team, coordinating with EAG and MRP, and driving process improvements to support patient care and hospital operations. Requires 4+ years inventory control, AA, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Healthcare supply chain management and/or receiving dock management experience preferred.
• At least four years of inventory control experience.
• CMRP certification within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate activities within the Materials/Purchasing Services department daily.
• Order materials and manage inventory; case cart building.
• Process bill-only payments and specialty product requests.
• Monitor consignments for Chandler and Good Samaritan hospitals.
• Lead Supply Chain with workflows to optimize staffing and service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

inventory experience

customer service

departmental coordination

Education

AA

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Periop Supply Chain Asst Manager/UKHC

Requisition Number

RE55659

Working Title

Perioperative Supply Chain Manager Assistant

Department Name

H3230:Materials/Purchasing Services

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

10

Salary Range

$48,360-81,328/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

AA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

4 yrs

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
• departmental coordination.

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

09/21/2026

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