Materials Management Manager

Overview

The Materials Management Manager oversees all operations related to purchasing, receiving, inventory control, storage, distribution, and materials handling. This role ensures efficient, cost-effective acquisition and utilization of supplies and equipment throughout the organization. The manager also supports policy development, staff supervision, and quality standards essential to a well-functioning supply chain.

• Purchasing & Procurement: Manage purchase orders, vendor sourcing, and delivery expediting.

• Inventory Management: Maintain optimal supply levels, conduct cycle counts, and minimize waste.

• Supply Chain Coordination: Ensure timely delivery of materials to all departments.

• Cost Control: Analyze expenses, negotiate contracts, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Policy & Procedure Development: Create and maintain policies related to procurement and inventory processes.

• Staff Leadership: Supervise, train, and assign tasks to materials management staff.

• Quality Assurance: Verify that all supplies and equipment meet required standards.

• Emergency Preparedness: Manage emergency supply sources and support response planning.

• Compliance & Training: Participate in required organizational education and maintain adherence to internal policies.

• Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

Required: None.
Preferred: Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field.

Required: None.
Preferred:

• Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)

• Certified Professional of Inventory Management (CPIM)

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare materials management, including purchasing, contracting, negotiating, inventory control, and systems management.

• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.

• Ability to hear alarms, equipment sounds, and verbal communication.

• Effective verbal communication with staff, patients, and families.

• Visual acuity to read documentation, identify safety indicators, and observe equipment.

• Tactile ability to assess temperature, texture, size, or shape of objects.

• Mobility enabling reaching, grasping, fine motor tasks, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

• Continuous walking and standing throughout shifts.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and frequently move objects up to 25 lbs.; occasional heavier lifting with assistance or equipment.

• Ability to sit for extended periods when required.

• Indoor healthcare environment with variable indoor temperatures.

• Frequent exposure to infectious diseases, hazardous materials, and medical equipment.

• Requires adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage.

• Fast-paced, unpredictable environment with multiple concurrent demands and varying noise levels.