Supply Chain Coordinator

Lifepoint Health • San Antonio, TX

8h

About The Position

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.
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.

Requirements

• High school diploma required; some college preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ purchasing experience preferred (healthcare setting a plus).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; escalate special inventory needs.
• Coordinate purchase orders and packing slips to support timely and accurate payment processing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED