Hospital Laboratory - Purchasing and Inventory Coordinator

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Place orders for supplies from vendors via computer and telephone
• Receive and process stock into inventory management system
• Process orders from lab departments via phone, fax and email
• Resolve all inventory discrepancies efficiently and timely
• Maintain inventory control according to company standards
• Orchestrate full monthly physical inventory
• Deliver supplies to needed departments
• Perform additional materials duties as needed
• Load and unload supplies from trucks and verify packing slips as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years or more of inventory, purchasing and/or supply management experience in hospital lab setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or Finance
• Associate’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology

Additional Job Standards

• Knowledge of inventory control and performing physical inventory
• Knowledge of market conditions, pricing trends and supply chain logistics
• Basic computer knowledge and data entry skills
• Intermediate aptitude in procurement software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and data tracking spreadsheets including use of Microsoft Excel with expert knowledge of spreadsheet formulas and creating pivot tables.
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs