Lead Inventory and Receiving Specialist

Boston Medical Center
Cambridge, MA
The Lead inventory technician is a hospital-based role responsible for supporting the Operating Room with day – to - day procurement and replenishment of supplies. This position is key to providing supplies in the right quantity, in the right place, and at the right time. Quality of service is expected as well as working wisely. Provides customer service to internal and external customers – surgeons, staff, vendors.
  • Responsible for the management of operating room supplies located in CPD used for Case cart picking – including inventorying, procuring and replacing daily
  • Works closely with OR materials manager on identifying and communicating supply chain procurement orders to ensure adequate stock on hand at all time
  • Supervises two materials aids with the restocking and delivery of supplies to CPD, Main operating room and other areas as designated
  • Maintains handheld device with updating of par levels and products in the inventory including new and discontinued products
  • Prepares purchase requisitions for non-stock “special” order items, “bill only” hand carried in products, OR specialty carts and auxiliary rooms as directed by OR MM
  • Communicates any supply issues, product recalls, back-order items, overstock problems, and any special requests made by staff to the OR MM and OR operations team
  • Oversees and participates in the CPD supply room inventory for rotating stock, reviewing outdates monthly
  • Assists in the organization and performance of departmental physical inventories.
  • Responds to user requests both in person and telephone reporting any urgent and important situations to the OR MM and OR leadership
  • Participates in the daily huddle to review OR schedule responsible for any issues as they related to the management of OR inventory
  • Interact with Corporate Supply chain staff as needed to maintain accurate product listing utilizing resources and working with OR MM on any VAT requests as needed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in supply chain
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Operating room or procedural area supply experience preferred
  • High school diploma required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Ability to provide leadership and work with OR MM, OR Leadership team and OR staff to ensure the proper procurement (ordering) of surgical supplies with ability to analyze and prioritize supply needs
  • Customer service skills with understanding of sensitive and sometimes stressful environment
  • Demonstrate ability to train material aids with supply ordering and receiving – with ability to achieve through motivating and delegating
  • Problem solve but seek out assistance from leadership when needed
  • Experience with Infor, Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet other technologies that can be used to further carry the OR supply chain mission.
  • Demonstrated skills of interpersonal skills focusing on communicating effectively and timely
  • Knowledge of surgical procedures and familiarity with preference card to support proper stock replenishment
  • Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to facilitate interactions with various members of the supply chain team, OR leadership and vendors.

Compensation Range:

$19.72- $29.30

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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Posted 2026-03-27

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