Perioperative Inventory & Purchasing Lead

University of California - Irvine Health; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in California seeks a lead Perioperative inventory specialist responsible for purchasing and inventory management in the main Operating Room and Outpatient Surgical Suite. You will build vendor relationships and identify cost-reduction opportunities while ensuring accurate financial coding and timely stock levels.

Responsibilities include maintaining PAR levels, data entry of purchase requisitions, and following up on open orders, with emphasis on excellent service to clinical staff

Qualifications

• Specialized inventory knowledge and at least 7 years in inventory management.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and rotating shifts.
• Strong math and data entry skills.
• Proficient English reading and writing.
• Experience with hospital MMIS or policies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead perioperative inventory and purchasing support for OR and OSS.
• Build vendor relationships and seek cost reductions.
• Ensure accurate financial coding and tracking of expenditures.
• Maintain PAR levels and ensure supply availability; data entry of requisitions; follow up on orders.
• Provide excellent customer service to clinical staff in the OR and OSS.

Skills

Specialty product knowledge

Extensive product knowledge

SKU inventory management

Overtime weekends schedule

Heavy manual tasks

Math calculations

English communication

Multitasking

Job description

UCI Health in California seeks a lead Perioperative inventory specialist responsible for purchasing and inventory management in the main Operating Room and Outpatient Surgical Suite. You will build vendor relationships and identify cost-reduction opportunities while ensuring accurate financial coding and timely stock levels.

Responsibilities include maintaining PAR levels, data entry of purchase requisitions, and following up on open orders, with emphasis on excellent service to clinical staff