Senior Inventory Control & Procurement Specialist

Hugh Chatham Health; Hazel Crest (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational assistance

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Supply Chain: Operations professional at South Suburban Hospital to manage inventory programs and coordinate cross-site needs. You will address procurement issues, maintain catalogs, and collaborate with Corporate Purchasing to ensure timely deliveries across facilities.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a background in healthcare inventory management and standard office software.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate.
• Typically requires 5 years of inventory management experience in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with purchasing and materials management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cost-effective inventory programs to maximize usage and minimize expenses.
• Coordinates inventory levels across sites and serves as main contact for inter-facility transfers.
• Resolves procurement issues including vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and emergency orders.
• Reviews inventory data and recommends level changes to area management.
• Maintains product catalogs and tracks vendor credits/exchanges.
• Collaborates with Corporate Purchasing to review requisitions and ensure on-time delivery.
• Produces cost and usage reports for management.

Skills

Inventory management

Procurement

Communication

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Supply Chain: Operations professional at South Suburban Hospital to manage inventory programs and coordinate cross-site needs. You will address procurement issues, maintain catalogs, and collaborate with Corporate Purchasing to ensure timely deliveries across facilities.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, with a background in healthcare inventory management and standard office software.