Materials Management OR Specialist

Overview

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The UNC Lenoir Health Clinical Supply Chain Specialist is responsible for planning, ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing all supplies used in Perioperative Services, as well as other areas as assigned by the Supply Chain Director. This role ensures adequate inventory is maintained cost‑effectively and efficiently, oversees a staff member, and reviews OR patient supply charges.

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration preferred; associate’s degree is acceptable.
• Minimum three years’ supply chain experience in a surgical or procedural setting.
• Substantial knowledge of hospital peri‑operative inventory control.
• Strong analytical skills, troubleshooting ability, and relationship‑building with vendors and interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, inventory and financial systems, and product standardization.
• Adherence to organization’s code of conduct and dress code standards.
• Positive working relationship with all departments within the UNC system.
• Independent, organized work style and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand, and stock without limitations.
• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License;
  Surgical Tech or Central Sterile Services Tech certification acceptable.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand, and stock without any physical limitations.

• Ordering, receiving, storing, and distributing all supplies used in Perioperative Services, and other areas as assigned.
• Reviewing OR patient supply charges.
• Pulling supplies for OR cases.
• Maintaining adequate inventory cost‑effectively using UNC System, GPO, and local contracts.
• Assisting in establishing and maintaining uniformity and accuracy of Par Station locations and perpetual inventories.
• Managing consignment inventories for Perioperative Services.
• Co‑ordinating inventory return, recall, and corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Operating and coordinating the OR‑MMIS supply system(s).
• Participating in OR value analysis, product conversions, and new product introductions.
• Coordinating and implementing vendor admittance and ensuring consistent application of Vendor and Product Value Analysis policies.
• Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data; recommending department performance improvements and communicating problems.
• Supporting, preparing for, and participating in annual inventory activities.
• Performing other duties necessary to the department’s success.

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Employer:

Lenoir Health
Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care
Organization Unit:
Central Dispatch
Work Type:
Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40
Work Assignment Type:
Onsite

Work Schedule:

Day Job

Location:

LENOIR MEM
Exempt From Overtime:
No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or political affiliation.