Healthcare Materials Manager: Inventory & Procurement

The Materials Manageris responsible foroverseeing the procurement, storage, and distribution of materials, supplies, and equipment within an organization. This role involves managing inventory levels, ensuringtimelyordering and delivery of materials, and coordinating with various departments to meet operational needs. The Materials Manager will track inventory data, oversee vendor relationships, and ensure that materials areproperly storedand accessible. Additionally, the manager will evaluate material usage trends,monitorsupply costs, and implement cost-saving strategies whilemaintainingquality standards and compliance with organizational and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication with suppliers and internal teams. Key Responsibilities Generates purchase orders, forwards purchase orders to vendors, confirms pricing, quantity, unit of measure, and updates pricing in SIS. Maintainsaccuratefiling system of purchase orders to allow for the easy identification of outstanding orders. Verifies daily delivery of items with packing slips and purchase orders and notes back-orders. Reviews invoices to verify cost of items, updates costs in SIS as necessary,maintainsdatabase. Coordinates accounts payables related to inventory with the Business Office Manager. Inputs used items from physician preference cards for prior days’ procedures. On an as needed basis, prepares supply re-order lists. Coordinates quarterly physical inventory counts as directed by the Director of Nursing and Administrator, and updates. Compiles and periodically updates the inventory item master list. Inputs new and revised physician cards as needed. Participatesin performance improvementactivitiesrelated to inventoryprocess. Maintainsreceivingdockand storerooms inneatand orderly manner to ensure safety and cleanliness. Pulls packing slips and ensures shipment is complete and received undamaged. Researchesandresolvesproblems with damaged,missingor incorrect merchandise. Prepares paperwork andshipsitems from the Surgery Centerutilizingmostappropriate carriers(i.e., UPS, FED EX). Maintainsequipment preventive maintenance database withassistanceof Management. Assistswith customer service and provides clinical care when necessary. Perform all other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Graduate or equivalent Basic knowledge of medical supplies. Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a health care facility. Reads, writes,speaksandcomprehendsEnglish language Familiarity with EDI (Electronic Data Interface) processes forpurchasingsupplies. Ability to organize work and follow through on own initiatives Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy Experience Requirements High School Graduate or equivalent. Basic knowledge of medical supplies. Minimum two (2) years’ experience in a health care facility. Reads, writes,speaksandcomprehendsEnglish language Familiarity with EDI (Electronic Data Interface) processes forpurchasingsupplies. Ability to organize work and follow through on own initiative Ability to perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy Working Conditions: Environment Physically demanding, high-stress environment Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions Pushing and pulling heavy objects Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients and equipment Hand eye coordination Standing and walking for extensive periods of time Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50lbs Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range Working irregular hours Apply for this job First name Last name Email address Location Phone number Resume Attach resume Attach another file Attach file Are you authorized to work in the United States? Are you authorized to work in the United States? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)? Are you legally eligible to work in the US? Yes No Have you ever received sanction, been on probation, or had limitation places on any of your professional licenses or registrations? Yes No Have you ever been excluded from federal programs (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid) or convicted of a criminal offense related to providing healthcare services? Yes No Have you ever worked for a staffing agency on an assignment at KU MedWest? If yes, please provide the name of the staffing agency, and dates. By applying, I agree to keep all KU MedWest information confidential, affirm my answers are true, allow investigation, and understand employment is at-will and contingent on a drug test. I agree I do not agree Have you ever been employed by KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery Center, LLC Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr KU MedWest Ambulatory Surgery