Day Kimball Health is hiring for a Perioperative Material Coordinator to join our Material Management in Putnam, CT!
Schedule: Day Shift, 40 Hours Per Week
Weekends: if applicable
Per Diem Requirement: Per diem employees are expected to work a minimum of 32 hours per month.
Perioperative Material Coordinator Benefits Summary (20 or more agreed hours)
- Earned Time Off - including personal time & holidays
- Sick Time
- Educational / Loan Reimbursement – up to $5,000 per fiscal year for full-time (36-40 hours) employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year for part-time (20-35 hours)
- Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
- Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
- Career Pathways – internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Pharmacy Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
- Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay
Perioperative Material Coordinator Summary:
As the Perioperative Material Coordinator, you will be a vital member of a dynamic team responsible for…
Under the general supervision of the Supply Chain Director with a dotted reporting line to Perioperative Nursing Leadership, the Perioperative Materials Coordinator is responsible for coordinating perioperative supply chain operations to support efficient clinical operations, procedural readiness, inventory optimization, and product availability across designated perioperative departments, including ACU, Wound Clinic, and Central Sterile Processing.
This role serves as the operational liaison between Perioperative Services, Supply Chain, Purchasing, CSS, OR leadership, Contract Management, and Data & Analytics to ensure accurate inventory management, procedural support, ERP integrity, preference card accuracy, contract compliance, and supply continuity. The coordinator manages perioperative purchasing workflows, supports procedural demand planning, maintains inventory accuracy, assists with product standardization initiatives, and supports continuous operational improvement throughout the perioperative environment.
Perioperative Material Coordinator Responsibilities:
- Serves as the primary Supply Chain liaison for Perioperative Services and designated procedural departments, including ACU, Wound Clinic, and Central Sterile Processing.
- Creates and manages purchase requisitions for perioperative departments based on surgical scheduling, designated par levels, procedural demand, and organizational operational needs.
- Coordinates directly with Supply Chain Buyers to track purchase order status, monitor delivery timelines and ETAs, resolve service disruptions, backorders, and supply shortages, and escalate critical procedural supply concerns.
- Collaborates with Data & Analytics to establish and maintain accurate min/max inventory levels, ensure perioperative and OR items are properly loaded in the ERP system, validate item master integrity, UOM accuracy, and product standardization, and support inventory optimization initiatives.
- Works with Data & Analytics and Supply Chain leadership to identify high-volume direct-order products suitable for storeroom conversion, improving inventory visibility, stock availability, supply continuity, and operational efficiency.
- Supports the development, maintenance, and optimization of custom procedure packs in collaboration with clinical leadership, Supply Chain, Data & Analytics, and vendors.
- Partners with Perioperative Services and Data & Analytics to maintain accurate, current preference cards, ensure updates are reflected in procedural scheduling and ERP systems, and improve procedural picking accuracy and inventory forecasting.
- Coordinates with CSS, OR leadership, and Supply Chain teams to improve storeroom organization, case cart and procedural picking accuracy, inventory replenishment workflows, and supply chain operational efficiency.
Perioperative Material Coordinator Education and Experience Requirements:
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Associate's degree and/or AHRMM Materials Management Certification preferred.
Experience
- At least 3 years of previous experience within a healthcare environment in Materials Management, Purchasing, and CSS/Surgical supplies required.
- Previous Perioperative Buying experience preferred.
- Prior computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, purchasing applications, web-based ordering, and electronic data interchange required.
- Prior experience with purchasing contracts preferred.
Perioperative Material Coordinator Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Applies analytical and critical-thinking skills to interpret complex operational, procedural, and supply chain information and to develop practical, data-informed solutions to multi-variable problems across the perioperative environment.
- Performs quantitative analysis — including inventory modeling, par-level and min/max optimization, utilization and demand trending, and cost and spend analysis — and translates findings into actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Interprets and applies organizational policies, purchasing contracts, GPO agreements, and regulatory requirements to guide sound, compliant decision making.
- Communicates clearly and persuasively with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders, conveying complex information effectively in written, verbal, and presentation formats.
- Gathers, synthesizes, and analyzes operational, inventory, utilization, and product data to inform Value Analysis, sourcing, and inventory optimization initiatives, exercising independent judgment in interpreting findings and recommending action.
Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.
For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region’s leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it’s a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home.
Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development.
Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.
Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.
