Senior Inventory Control & Procurement Specialist

Advocate Health; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Naperville, IL seeks an experienced Inventory/Procurement specialist to optimize cost-effective maintenance and monitoring programs for hospital inventory. The role coordinates cross-site inventory levels, acts as the primary contact for inter-facility transfers, and resolves procurement issues with vendors and invoices.

The position requires at least a High School diploma and approximately five years of healthcare inventory management experience, with strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Requires strong knowledge of inventory control and distribution processes in a health care setting.
• Proven ability to communicate with diverse healthcare personnel and management.
• Experience using computerized purchasing and materials management systems; proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cost-effective maintenance and monitoring programs for inventory to maximize usage and minimize expenses.
• Coordinates inventory quantities across sites and serves as the main contact for inter-facility transfers.
• Resolves vendor disputes, invoice discrepancies, and emergency order processing.
• Reviews inventory levels and recommends changes or consolidations to management.
• Maintains product catalogs and electronic catalogs across systems.

Skills

Inventory management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office

Inventory management system

Job description

Advocate Health in Naperville, IL seeks an experienced Inventory/Procurement specialist to optimize cost-effective maintenance and monitoring programs for hospital inventory. The role coordinates cross-site inventory levels, acts as the primary contact for inter-facility transfers, and resolves procurement issues with vendors and invoices.

The position requires at least a High School diploma and approximately five years of healthcare inventory management experience, with strong analytical and