Supply Chain Coordinator

Lifepoint Health; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 28,778 - 35,542; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Materials Management Coordinator in Madison, NJ. The role involves overseeing hospital-wide materials management, forecasting inventory needs, and handling orders for medical and office supplies. Experience in purchasing, preferably in a healthcare setting, is essential. The position requires strong communication and organizational skills. A high school diploma is mandatory, with a preference for some college education. Join Lifepoint Health in delivering uninterrupted patient care and ensuring accurate inventory management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ purchasing experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees hospital-wide materials management by forecasting inventory needs.
• Orders medical and office supplies, tracks orders, and manages recalls.
• Coordinates purchase orders and packing slips for timely payment.

Skills

Strong communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Basic computer/data entry

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Pay Range: $20.89 - $25.80/hr

Materials Management Coordinator Position Summary

Oversees hospital-wide materials management by forecasting inventory needs, placing and tracking orders for medical and office supplies, managing recalls and returns, and organizing storage locations. Ensures accurate labeling and charge capture, coordinates purchase orders and packing slips for timely payment, and communicates proactively with leadership about inventory levels and special needs.

Essential Functions

• Identify inventory needs for all hospital departments; order medical and office supplies as needed and process returns of unused/mis-ordered items in a timely manner.
• Notify leadership of recalled medical supplies and promptly remove recalled items from clean supply rooms.
• Stock, label, and maintain charged medical and office supplies.
• Maintain and organize all medical supply and office storage locations.
• Communicate with leadership to ensure adequate inventory levels; elevate special inventory needs.
• Coordinate purchase orders and packing slips to support timely and accurate payment processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Partners with clinical, purchasing, and finance teams to support uninterrupted patient care through reliable supply availability. Follows organizational policies and vendor recall procedures; supports audit readiness with accurate documentation and recordkeeping. May assist with periodic cycle counts and basic data entry in inventory or ERP systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education: High school diploma required; some college preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years’ purchasing experience preferred (healthcare setting a plus).

Skills: Strong communication and organization; ability to follow written and oral instructions; professional, tactful interaction with coworkers, physicians, and patients; attention to detail and follow-through; basic computer/data entry skills.