Supply Coordinator

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

18h

About The Position

The Supply Coordinator assists in developing, implementing, and communicating sustained quality and resource-optimized measures during the intraoperative phase. The role advises management in the Surgical and Supply Chain departments on operational improvement, cost containment, preference card development, and supply utilization. It requires knowledge of supply chain movement and intraoperative clinical experience, together with strong communication skills and leadership abilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or a high school diploma/GED plus four years of experience in a hospital or healthcare environment.
• At least two years of inventory management experience (required under the high school diploma/GED qualification pathway).
• At least two years of experience in a hospital setting (required under the high school diploma/GED qualification pathway).
• Knowledge of supply chain movement and intraoperative clinical experience.
• Strong communication skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Rounds daily in the OR and Nursing Areas to communicate with surgeons and staff and obtain updates to preference cards and supply needs.
• Works collaboratively with Clinical Coordinators to maintain and update preference cards and supply needs.
• Works with surgery and Supply Chain to identify over- or under-used items after cases and opportunities to reduce waste from unused or expiring products.
• Identifies cost-effective materials and supplies, and works with Supply Chain, the OR Director, and coordinators to develop and implement changes where applicable.
• Facilitates supplier and vendor changes that result in new or substitute products.
• Coordinates new product trials and conversion efforts with Supply Chain, vendors, surgeons, and OR staff.
• Maintains a progress record of core activities to support reporting and system-wide improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, vacation, and sick leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement contribution match of up to 10%.
• Basic life insurance up to $50,000.
• Career training and educational opportunities.
• Merchant discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using the UAMS pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time