Amanda Hamilton

Healthcare Supply Chain leader with 13+ years of progressive experience across ambulatory surgery centers and acute care hospitals. Currently support multiple surgery centers through materials management activities, inventory optimization, PAR management, supply standardization, spend oversight, contract compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and Materials Coordinator development. Proven success partnering with surgeons, physicians, clinicians, Administrators, and facility leadership teams to improve operational performance, optimize supply utilization, reduce expenses, and support facility goals.

Known for developing people, solving operational challenges, building strong relationships, and serving as a trusted resource for Administrators, Materials Coordinators, surgeons, physicians, and leadership teams.

Regional Materials Manager - Surgery Ventures

(2023-01)

Serve as the primary Supply Chain resource for Administrators, Materials Coordinators, and facility leadership teams across multiple surgery centers.

• Support materials management activities including inventory optimization, PAR management, supply standardization, purchasing oversight, contract compliance, and appropriate utilization of supplies.
• Partner with surgeons, clinicians, and leadership teams to identify opportunities for product standardization, operational improvement, and cost reduction.
• Review facility spending, freight activity, inventory utilization, KPIs, and variances to identify trends and opportunities for expense reduction.
• Assist facilities with inventory cleanup projects, SMART preparation, supply organization, refresh initiatives, relocations, and operational transitions.
• Support Materials Coordinators through onboarding, coaching, training, skills development, and day-to-day operational guidance.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Administrators and leadership teams in managing employee relations issues, providing coaching and guidance on performance management, corrective actions, disciplinary processes, performance improvement plans, and documentation best practices.
• Serve as a trusted resource during operational challenges, staffing transitions, inventory concerns, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with facility leadership to resolve supply issues, improve inventory management practices, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Develop tools, reports, and resources that improve operational visibility, accountability, and performance measurement.
• Lead and support refresh, relocation, and process improvement projects throughout the market.
• Created the reporting format used for monthly leadership reviews that was later adopted by additional markets.
• Developed a purchase tracking tool that improved visibility and accountability for higher-dollar purchases.
• Identified opportunities that contributed to measurable inventory optimization and cost savings across supported facilities.

Materials Coordinator - South Austin Surgery Center

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Supported the successful merger of two surgery centers through inventory transfers, PAR management, inventory organization, and workflow improvements.
• Assisted with purchasing, receiving, inventory control, replenishment, and daily materials management functions.
• Partnered with surgeons, physicians, clinical staff, and leadership to ensure product availability and support patient care.
• Assisted with inventory optimization, supply standardization, and operational planning during the transition.
• Helped improve operational efficiency, storage utilization, and inventory organization.
• Supported inventory reduction efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.

Operating Room Materials Manager - South Austin Medical Center

(2018-01 - 2023-12)

Managed Supply Chain operations for a Level I Trauma Center consisting of 12 operating rooms and one dedicated Trauma OR.

• Supervised six Supply Chain Technicians and an OR Internal Control Coordinator, providing coaching, training, accountability, and day-to-day leadership.
• Built strong working relationships with surgeons, physicians, nursing leadership, and clinical staff to ensure product availability for scheduled, urgent, and emergency procedures.
• Participated in daily planning meetings with OR leadership to review schedules, anticipate supply needs, and support operational readiness.
• Managed implant inventory, consignment agreements, inventory control processes, and quarterly consignment counts.
• Led inventory initiatives, process improvements, and department operational goals in a fast-paced trauma environment.
• Conducted inventory reviews, managed special-order products, and supported operational readiness for both scheduled and emergency cases.
• Identified and reconciled more than $200,000 in implant and charge-capture discrepancies.
• Reduced obsolete inventory while improving inventory accuracy and storage utilization.
• Cross-trained team members and helped develop employees, with three team members advancing into Internal Control Coordinator roles.
• Led and supported multiple facility refresh and improvement projects requiring planning, coordination, and execution.

Operating Room Materials Manager - Bailey Square Surgery Center

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

• Managed purchasing, inventory control, receiving, vendor coordination, and daily materials management operations.
• Built strong relationships with physicians, surgeons, and facility staff while supporting daily surgical operations.
• Coordinated implant logistics, repairs, inventory projects, and vendor relationships.
• Improved inventory organization, accountability, and inventory control processes.
• Maintained inventory accuracy, PAR levels, product availability, and accreditation readiness.
• Identified approximately $100,000 in obsolete and excess inventory for redistribution or recovery.

Operating Room Materials Manager / Medical Records Auditor - San Marcos Surgery Center

(2014-01 - 2016-12)

• Managed purchasing, inventory management, vendor relationships, and materials distribution activities.
• Supported surgeons and clinical staff through proactive inventory management and product sourcing.
• Maintained inventory accuracy, product availability, compliance readiness, and operational support.
• Performed medical records auditing responsibilities while supporting daily Supply Chain operations.
• Built strong working relationships with physicians, staff, and vendors to support efficient operations.

Supply Chain Technician / Interim Materials Manager - South Austin Medical Center

(2012-01 - 2014-12)

• Supported hospital and operating room Supply Chain operations through receiving, replenishment, inventory management, and distribution activities.
• Managed inventory rotation, stock replenishment, PAR maintenance, and product availability for scheduled and emergency procedures.
• Worked directly with surgeons, nurses, and clinical teams to ensure supplies and implants were available when needed.
• Assisted with preference card development, inventory counts, receiving activities, and process improvement efforts.
• Served in an Interim Materials Manager capacity and provided leadership support during staffing and operational transitions.

Logistics & Supply Chain Management - Supply Chain Management - Austin Community College