Supply Chain Inventory Coordinator

Sutter Health•Stockton, CA

About The Position

Serves as the single point of contact in an ambulatory setting and is accountable for supply chain activities. Provides expertise and assistance related to clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies. Acts as a regionally based Value Management Project Team member, focusing on implementation, and collaborates on regional and system-based value management activities to identify and drive cost-reduction opportunities. Supports foundations in understanding processes for achieving measurable results, provides feedback on implementation progress, and facilitates regional value management meetings. Works with affiliate site leaders, department managers and directors, physicians, internal supply chain teams, and external vendor contacts to meet procurement goals and support customer satisfaction and patient care. Uses Microsoft Office and supply management programs to meet project timelines. Travel is required as needed between Stockton and Modesto.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with personnel at all levels and in a team environment.
Experience or skills in budgeting, healthcare industry supplies, supply chain management, standardization, utilization, product implementation, contract management, and value management.
Demonstrated success coordinating major projects and implementing cost-containment initiatives.
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Visio.
Ability to synthesize data and create meaningful presentations.
Ability to assess data in opportunity analyses and provide effective feedback to the source regarding its quality.
Knowledge of healthcare products and equipment, inventory and alternative supply sources, purchasing and distribution systems, contract administration, and emerging industry trends.
Team leadership and organization skills.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage complex situations with a high degree of variation and facilitate meetings involving competing objectives.
Effective negotiation skills.
Detail orientation, analytical ability, and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivation, tact, professionalism, courtesy, and ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
Ability to establish priorities and manage a wide variety of projects.
Ability to travel as needed between Stockton and Modesto.

Responsibilities

Serve as the single point of contact for supply chain activities in an ambulatory setting.
Provide expertise and assistance for clinical and non-clinical equipment and supplies.
Participate as a regional Value Management Project Team member, focusing on implementation.
Collaborate on regional and system-based value management activities to identify and drive cost-reduction opportunities.
Assist in identifying savings initiatives and provide regular feedback on implementation progress.
Help foundations understand methods and processes for achieving measurable results.
Facilitate regional value management team meetings.
Work with affiliate site leaders, department managers and directors, and physicians to meet procurement goals and objectives.
Maintain working relationships with medical sales representatives, vendor customer service representatives, vendor technical assistants, and clinical specialists.
Coordinate with Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Dock operations, PAR Team members, and Management to achieve results and support customer satisfaction and patient care.
Use Microsoft Office Suite and program/supply management to meet project timelines.
Travel as needed between Stockton and Modesto.