Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Sutter Health is seeking a Supply Chain Specialist to coordinate procurement for ambulatory settings and lead cost-reduction initiatives. The role interfaces with clinicians and administrators to ensure timely, cost-effective sourcing of equipment and supplies.

The successful candidate will leverage MS Office tools and project management skills to meet timelines while collaborating across regional teams to optimize value management and patient care.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years recent relevant experience required.
• Experience with healthcare supplies and value management preferred.
• Experience synthesizing data and presenting results.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a single point of contact for ambulatory supply chain activities.
• Provides expertise for clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies.
• Drives cost reduction opportunities in collaboration with regional teams.
• Identifies savings initiatives and tracks implementation progress.
• Coordinates with Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Dock operations, PAR Team and management to meet procurement goals.

Skills

Interpersonal & communication skills

Budgeting

Supply chain management

Contract management

Negotiation

Data synthesis & analysis

Team leadership

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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.