Supply Chain Coordinator

Your experience matters 

Rutherford Regional Health System is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As the Supply Chain Coordinator joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.  

More about our team 

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet your healthcare needs.  We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.

How you’ll contribute 

A Supply Chain Coordinator will excel in this role by: 

• Coordinating daily supply chain operations to ensure clinical and support departments have the supplies, equipment, and materials they need to provide safe, uninterrupted patient care.
• Managing purchasing and inventory activities, including ordering stock, maintaining PAR levels, conducting cycle and year-end inventories, monitoring backorders and expirations, and ensuring appropriate product availability.
• Optimizing supply utilization and costs through effective use of MMIS/SMART systems, accurate item master maintenance, usage tracking, contract compliance, and identification of cost-saving opportunities.
• Building strong vendor and supplier relationships by researching products, obtaining pricing and samples, resolving purchasing discrepancies, following up on backorders, and supporting contract negotiations and compliance.
• Supporting product evaluation and standardization by researching supplies and equipment and partnering with department leaders to identify quality, cost-effective products that meet clinical and operational needs.
• Maintaining regulatory, safety, and quality standards by supporting product recalls, required documentation and logs, and compliance with hospital policies, Joint Commission standards, infection control, emergency management, and life safety requirements.
• Collaborating across the organization with nursing, physicians, clinical leaders, administration, and support departments to resolve supply challenges, support new initiatives, and continuously improve materials management processes.
   

Schedule: Full Time, Days

Why join us   

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. 
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. 
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. 
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). 
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. 
• Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work. 

What we’re looking for  

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree in supply chain, business, healthcare administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in materials management, supply chain, purchasing, inventory, or a related field; healthcare experience preferred.
• Technology Skills: Comfortable using computers and business software; experience with MMIS, ERP, inventory management, or purchasing systems is preferred.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with clinical teams, physicians, vendors, and hospital leadership.
• Organization & Attention to Detail: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage purchasing, inventory, product information, pricing, and multiple priorities accurately.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to remain positive, responsive, and effective in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

• Collaboration & Integrity: Demonstrates initiative, integrity, accountability, and a team-focused approach while building strong working relationships across departments and supporting a culture of patient safety and service excellence.

  
  
    

More about Rutherford Regional Health System 

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that has been offering exceptional care to Rutherford County for over 100 years. Offering a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care, Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.  

EEOC Statement 

“Rutherford Regional Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Rutherford Regional Health System is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.” 

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran