Lead Inventory Coordinator
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Healthcare
Healthcare Administration
Responsible for the procurement function for the surgical suites and Central Processing asset inventories. This includes insuring all supplies are readily available for scheduled cases while maintaining a volume that is cost efficient. Oversees the inventory and procurement process. Responsible for timely return of equipment and materials. Monitors the Inventory Coordinators workflow.
Key Responsibilities- Responsibility #1– 65% Procurement of supplies for surgical services and central processing departments. Physical stocking of supply locations from loading dock, to surgical services locations. Place orders in our ERP system, and manage par levels of high value items in our inventory management system.
- Responsibility #2 – 20% Work closely with purchasing team to ensure timely delivery of procured items Manage backorders, and assist clinical team in identifying substitute items Maintain close relationship and regular communication with clinical teams and clinical management.
- Responsibility #3 – 15% Monitor daily workflow of Inventory Coordinators and assist Operating Room Materials Manager with daily operations Work closely with Operating Room Materials Manager in identifying operational efficiency opportunities.
- Work Experience:
Years of Applicable Experience - 0 or more years - Education:
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
- Skills:
Inventory Management Experience in leading small teams - Ability to work on a computer and be efficient in ordering practices in our ERP system and inventory management system
- Experience:
Supply chain experience in a healthcare setting
Job Requirements
- Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time
- Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines
- Attention to detail
- Operate computer programs and software
- Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.
- Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)
- Making independent decisions
- Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions
- Working Conditions:
Hospital Environment - Travel Requirements:
No travel required - Physical Demands:
Heavy:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Premier’s internal salary range for this role is $52,000 - $78,000.
- Premier utilizes a wide-range salary structure to allow base salary flexibility within our ranges.
- Qualified full-time and part-time employees also receive access to the following benefits:
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k retirement program Paid time off Participation in Premier’s employee incentive plans Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities - Perks and discounts Access to on-site and online exercise classes
Premier at a glance:
Granted World's Most Ethical Companies, Ethisphere, Named U.S. News & World Report, Best Companies to Work For (2023, 2024, 2025) Accredited by Forbes:
America’s Best Management Consulting Firms Given Modern Healthcare Best in Business Awards: Consultants
- Healthcare Management Awarded Cigna Workforce Designation Gold Level Recipient ,,,) For a listing of all of our awards, please visit the Awards and Recognition section on our company website.
Employees receive:
Perks and discounts Access to on-site and online exercise classes Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do…
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