Supply Specialist Technician

Job Description Summary

Here at MUSC Lancaster Medical Center we want to empower healthcare professionals, of all skill levels, to succeed.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001503 LAN - Materials Management (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-20

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Description

Supply specialists ensure supply chain performance in aspects ranging from order to shipment to billing and customer service. They ensure the supply chain process runs smoothly. They work with shipping, manufacturing, and/or supply chain management companies to coordinate a company's supply chain. They are responsible for procuring materials in the manufacturing and shipment of a final product, exploring pricing and shipment terms, overseeing the process, and delivering materials needed to fulfill the needs of the surgical case request. Supply specialists maintain adequate inventory and schedule and receive materials shipments. They assess current orders and forecast future demand to provide adequate supplies and remain mindful of significant demand changes by
responding to changes and solving problems that may arise. They remain in constant communication with surgical stakeholders to avoid unforeseen changes in orders that impact patient care.

Supply specialist is responsible for the following (not limited to):

• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, company policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.
• Verify the accuracy of all shipments as they are delivered.
• Meet or exceed all key performance metrics and objectives.
• Notify the appropriate stakeholders of any issues or concerns with deliveries.
• Assist with local organizations for the lending, borrowing of products and instruments as required.
• Facilitate and manage any vendor issues (cost, quality, delivery, A/P issues).
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost, improve efficiency and manage risk through targeted negotiations.
• Participate on project teams and attends meetings as assigned.
• Supervise most processes directly including workforce and equipment scheduling.
• Assist with the development of subcontract terms and conditions.
• Responsible for source selection from contract proposal to execution phases.
• Manage supplier performance from issuance of order through close-out.
• Complete reporting for on-time performance of the carrier.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key stakeholders such as external customers, contractors.

Experience: Storeroom supply clerk preferred but not required.

Additional Job Description

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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