Supply Chain Coordinator

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital

Supply Chain Coordinator

Southern Cross Brightside Hospital in Epsom, Auckland has 33 in-patient beds and 6 day-stay chairs. Surgical specialities include Orthopaedics, Urology, Gynaecology, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology.  

Our hospital features an intermediate care facility, a specialised post-operative ward for patients with medical conditions or surgical issues that require an enhanced level of monitoring and care. The beds are equipped to support invasive monitoring, medical infusions, and a 24-hour monitoring service, with specialised nurses with the knowledge and skills to deliver a more sophisticated level of care as required. 

Credentialled practitioners and their patients have access to four advanced operating theatres, with special features such as a visual/digital theatre, laminar flow and state-of-the-art theatre equipment. Each of these theatres is supported by the latest sterilisation and anaesthetic technologies and systems.

Mō te Tūranga | About the Role

The Supply Chain Coordinator role provides a link between supply chain and the wider hospital, focusing on operating theatres to ensure stock levels in the theatre complex are maintained and orders are processed in a timely and accurate manner. You will assist with receipting, processing, and delivery of pharmaceutical and medical supplies in the theatre complex and to other storage areas.  

This is a hands-on, full-time role requiring effective communication skills and a positive attitude, working with a great team! Our focus is on continuous improvement across the business and Supply Chain. This is a full-time, 1.0 FTE position.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a supply chain/inventory management role
• Proficient in MS Office and experience with ERP 
• Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
• Self-motivated, dependable, and well organised
• Demonstrated experience of building strong relationships and customer service with both internal and external parties 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Background in healthcare would be an advantage 

Ngā mea ka taea e mātou te tuku I a koe | What we can offer you: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• Funded health insurance
• Christmas and New Year breaks 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Discounts on products and services from a range of our partners
• Wellbeing programme
• Employee referral bonus scheme 
• Opportunity to be part of our Employee Rainbow Network 

Ko wai matou | Our Organisation 

Southern Cross Healthcare is driven by a clear purpose to advance the provision of quality healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.  

Our people are at the core of everything we do and the care we provide. We combine the skills of more than 4,000 people, including 2,000 nurses and anaesthetic technicians working with more than 1,200 specialists, surgeons, anaesthetists, and allied health professionals. 

Together, we are one of the largest providers of healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand and the most trusted brand in our industry.  

Our strong ‘for purpose’ organisational ethos means we don’t merely think in financial quarters, we think in generations and the decades it takes to get there. 

Tō mātou whakahaere ki te tika, te rerekētanga, me te whai wāhi mai | Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

As an organisation, we are committed to upholding the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and providing a culturally safe environment that demonstrates manaakitanga and embraces the unique perspectives and experiences of our people. 

We aspire to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of Aotearoa New Zealand and welcome applications from people of all communities and backgrounds.

If you would like to discuss your specific needs and how we can support you, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at careers@schl.co.nz for a confidential conversation. 

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