Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator

Sutter Health; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health seeks a Supply Chain Specialist to oversee ambulatory supply chain activities across regions. You will be the main contact for equipment and supplies, driving value management initiatives and cost containment in collaboration with site leaders and physicians.

You will coordinate with Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, and Dock operations while leveraging Microsoft Office to meet strict project timelines. Candidates should have a GED or HS diploma and 2 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years recent relevant experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for interface with all levels.

Responsibilities

• Serve as single point of contact in ambulatory setting for supply chain activities.
• Provide expertise for clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies.
• Facilitate cost reduction opportunities with regional and system-based value management activities.
• Assist in identifying savings initiatives and track implementation progress.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, and other teams to meet procurement goals.
• Leverage Microsoft Office Suite to meet project timelines and present data clearly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Budgeting

Supply chain

Contract management

Value management

Project coordination

Cost containment

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Visio

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization:

SGMF-Sutter Gould Med Foundation

Position Overview:

Serves as a single point of contact in ambulatory setting with overall accountability for all supply chain activities. Provides expertise and assistance for all clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies. Serves as a regionally based Value Management Project Team member in areas of responsibility with a focus on implementation. Facilitates and drives cost reduction opportunities in collaboration with regional and system-based value management activities. Assists in identifying savings initiatives, and provides regular feedback on implementation progress. Assists foundations in understanding methods and processes required to achieve measurable results. Facilitates regional value management team meetings. Works closely with affiliate site leaders, department Managers/Directors and Physicians to ensure procurement goals and objectives are met. Maintains a close working relationship outside contacts including medical sales representatives, vendor customer service representatives, vendor technical assistants, and clinical specialists. Coordinates with Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Dock operations, PAR Team members & Management to achieve desired results and ensure the highest quality of customer satisfaction and patient care. Leverages Microsoft Office Suite and program/supply management to meet strict project timelines.

Job Description :

EDUCATION:

• HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years recent relevant experience

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Interpersonal and communication skills and ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and work in a team environment.
• Experience and skills typically acquired in the following areas: budgeting, healthcare industry supplies, supply chain management, standardization, utilization, product implementation, contract management and value management.
• Demonstrated success in major project coordination and implementation of successful cost containment initiatives.
• Basic proficiency in computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio, is required. Ability to synthesize data and create meaningful presentation.
• Ability to quickly grasp data provided in opportunity analyses and effectively secure feedback to the supplying source as to its quality.
• Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory sources and alternative sources of supply, purchasing and distribution systems, contract administration and new or emerging trends in the industry.
• Team leadership and organization skills.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage complex situations with a high degree of variation.
• Ability to successfully facilitate team meetings that may involve competing objectives.
• Effective negotiation skills.
• Detail oriented and demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated, tactful, professional, courteous and able to work with minimum direct supervision.
• Ability to establish work priorities and effectively handle a wide variety of projects.

TRAVEL:

• Travel is required as needed between Stockton and Modesto.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Monday - Friday, Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $36.23 to $50.72 / hour

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.