Materials Manager

Manage vendor relationships to maximize service levels, minimize acquisition costs and increase inventory turnover. Responsible for material/disposable planning, scheduling, purchasing and production/inventory control systems. Ensure that the Center has the supplies, instruments and equipment they need when they are needed and that special patient care needs are met promptly and efficiently.

Reporting: Administrator

Essential functions:

• Responsibleforthedailymanagementofallinventoriesandallprocessesrelatedtoreceiving and distribution of supplies and equipment.
• Coordinateddailydepartmentaloperationswhichincludedistribution,inventory, equipment and record keeping of supplies and services.
• Assuresthatproperauthorityisobtainedforallorders.
• Assuresthatordersreceivedareaccuratelycheckedagainstpackingslipsand purchase orders for accuracy and scanned into COUPA or the electronic inventory software the facility uses.
• Aidsurgerystaffinpreparingsuppliesfornext-daycases.
• Assurepatientcareareasarestockedtoparlevels.
• Enforcestagout-lockoutpolicyformalfunctioningequipmentandarrangesrepairs.
• Directthedevelopmentandmaintenancesystemsforselectingandapproving substitute and/or replacement materials.
• NegotiateforvendoragreementsensuringthebestpriceandtermsforASC or ensuring HPG pricing.
• Createagoodworkingrelationshipwithallkeysuppliers.
• Place,expediteandcloseallpurchaseordersasneeded.
• Review these at least once per year for price, competitiveness, quality, and delivery.
• Set-upandkeepactivesystemofbackupsuppliersforallitemsbought.
• Set-upmethodfortrackingsupplierperformance.(Quality,Delivery,Price)
• Continuouslyworkwithclinicalareastosupportcorrectinventorylevelsforall stock items.

Managesshippingandreceivingtoensureaccuracyofinventorytransactions. Follows established company policies and procedures.

Performs job following the company's injury prevention program. Performs other duties as assigned. Sometravelrequired.

Requirements/Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent.

Bachelor's in operations management, business, or another related field preferred. Threeyears'experienceasMaterialsManagerforahospital,surgerycenterorhigh-volumephysician'soffice.

Excellent organizational, written, computer, and verbal communication skills Should be very client driven and understand internal and external customers' needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeofhealthcareproducts,stockrotationprocedures,storagesystems, inventory supplements, preference card management and credit.
• Direct,aninitiative-takerwiththeabilitytomulti-task,bedetailedorientedand possess superior organization and communication skills.
• Mustbe abletomanagealargevolumeofdetailed workaccurately.
• MusthaveworkingknowledgeofMicrosoftOfficeproducts.
• Musthavesuperiorleadership,communicationandorganizationalskills.
• Must have a strong ability to interact with co-workers, vendors, and managementonaregularbasisandinapleasantandefficientmanner.
• Abilitytoperformsimplemathematicalfunctions.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Unpacking and breaking down boxes; some of which could be over 25 pounds.

Environmental/working conditions:

Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Occasional evening or weekend work.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements.Responsibilities,knowledge, skills,abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity

Our organizationis an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc.Furthermore, our organizationiscommitted to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.

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