Perioperative Supply Chain Associate - 1500-2330 - North Liberty Hospital

About the role

University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty Supply Chain Department is seeking a Perioperative Supply Chain Associate who will serve as a liaison for clinics and operating rooms throughout the hospital. The role involves utilizing Microsoft Excel, SPM, and Tableau to locate supplies and instruments, maintaining prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests, and the ability to move throughout the hospital, lift up to 25 pounds, frequently transport heavy case carts, and handle inventory on high and low shelving.

Responsibilities

• Procure and deliver goods and services: evaluate, procure, receive, store, and deliver goods and services.
• Initiate requisitions to procure goods and services at the direction of others.
• Organize and maintain hospital inventory.
• Research products, prepare product/equipment specifications, and manage contracts: obtain and verify sourcing and acquisition information; review contracts for accurate pricing and apply terms and conditions.
• Inventory management and marketing: receive, properly store, and distribute product; address inventory issues and suggest improvement models; maintain and secure inventory and report issues as needed; implement marketing strategy or plan; assist with inventory management throughout the hospital; perform cycle counts, ordering, restocking, and receiving.
• Vendor and customer relations: interact with vendors/suppliers to ensure effective procurement; interact with internal and external customers regarding orders and shipments; reconcile discrepancies and address customer concerns; work directly with hospital staff to communicate supply chain requests and issues for resolution.
• Data management or data systems development: maintain inventory/equipment databases; maintain inventory data and scanning.
• Fiscal responsibility: monitor the budget and assist with managing it within defined parameters; advise management on budgetary needs or discrepancies.
• Leadership/supervision: may provide functional and/or administrative supervision of staff; may provide training to other employees and hospital end users.
• Respond to emails and meeting requests appropriately and timely.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 months to 1 year of related supply chain experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel.
• Prompt communication with hospital staff regarding emergencies and requests.
• Ability to move throughout the hospital, move up to 25 pounds, and frequently transport heavy case carts.
• Ability to move and position self to handle inventory, including high/low shelving.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• SPM
• Tableau

Schedule

Monday‑Friday 1500‑2330, with occasional weekends, holidays, and on‑call coverage (full‑time).

Benefits

• Paid vacation
• Sick leave
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options
• Generous employer contributions into retirement plans

Full benefits details: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits