Senior Inventory Control & Procurement Specialist

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

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Supply Chain: Operations professional for South Suburban Hospital to manage inventory programs, coordinate inter-facility transfers, and resolve procurement issues. The role emphasizes cost efficiency, vendor relations, and data-driven decision making within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining catalogs, tracking age/overstocks, and collaborating with Corporate Purchasing to ensure timely orders and accurate invoicing.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in inventory management and distribution in a health care setting.
• High School Graduate.
• Working knowledge of computerized purchasing and/or materials management/distribution systems.
• Excellent communication, human relations, and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Basic computer skills in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cost effective maintenance and monitoring programs for inventory to maximize usage and minimize expenses.
• Coordinates inventory levels across sites; serves as main contact for inter-facility transfers.
• Resolves procurement issues including vendor disputes, invoicing discrepancies, urgent orders, and handling damaged or defective product.
• Reviews inventory data levels and recommends changes to management.
• Maintains product catalogs and electronic catalogs for all products.
• Develops systems to track inventory age, overstocks and vendor exchanges.
• Collaborates with Corporate Purchasing to review requisitions, place orders, and ensure delivery.
• Regularly produces and reviews usage and cost reports for management and the Corporate Purchasing Manager.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and supports product conversions as needed.
• Builds relationships with vendors and verifies credits and exchanges.

Skills

Purchasing systems

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a full-time Supply Chain: Operations professional for South Suburban Hospital to manage inventory programs, coordinate inter-facility transfers, and resolve procurement issues. The role emphasizes cost efficiency, vendor relations, and data-driven decision making within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities include maintaining catalogs, tracking age/overstocks, and collaborating with Corporate Purchasing to ensure timely orders and accurate invoicing.