Supply Coordinator

Assist in the development, implementation and communication of sustained quality and resource-optimized measures during the intraoperative phase Advise the management team at the UAMS Health Benton/Bryant location on operational improvement, cost containment, preference card development and supply utilization Round daily to communicate with surgeons/staff and obtain updates to preference cards and supply needs Collaborate with Clinical Coordinators to maintain and update preference cards and supply needs Work with surgery and Supply Chain to identify over- or under-used items and reduce waste from unused or expiring products Identify cost-effective materials and supplies and develop and implement change plans with Supply Chain, the OR Director and coordinators Facilitate supplier/vendor changes resulting in new or substitute products Coordinate new product trials and conversion efforts with Supply Chain, vendors, surgeons and OR staff Maintain progress records for core activities, reporting and system-wide improvements Perform other duties as assigned Requirements Bachelor's degree OR HS diploma plus 4 years of inventory management experience along with 2 years of experience within a hospital/healthcare environment Knowledge of special service area for understanding usage and critical nature Sound knowledge of supply chain movement Intraoperative clinical experience Strong communication skills and leadership abilities Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment Subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification) Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in operational improvement and supply chain management within a healthcare environment, focusing on cost containment and resource optimization. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for collaborating with clinical teams and managing supplier relationships. Highest-signal resume keywords Operational Improvement Supply Chain Management Intraoperative Clinical Experience Preference Card Development Cost Containment Hard Skills Inventory Management Supply Utilization Change Plan Development Supplier/Vendor Coordination Cost-Effective Material Identification Soft Skills Strong Communication Skills Leadership Abilities Certifications & Qualifications Proof of Legal Authority to Work in the United States Industry Keywords Healthcare Environment Surgery Clinical Coordination Operational Efficiency Waste Reduction #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor