Materials Manager

JOB SUMMARY: Manages and maintains inventory and utilization of inventory for all departments of the Hospital. Communicates and negotiates on behalf of the Hospital at the request of administration with vendors for the purchasing of all supplies, materials, equipment, and services utilized by the Hospital. Communicates and work autonomously at times. Build and maintain a more efficient inventory system.

Essential functions:

• Ownership of the purchasing and materials department.
• Coordinate with department managers on inventory levels and utilization levels to maintain daily operations without disruption.
• Anticipate future supply chain disruptions and work with administration to mitigate any issues that could disrupt daily operations.
• Responsible for receiving and checking all deliveries in a timely manner.
• Responsible for creating purchase orders and getting the appropriate sign-off.
• Research new products at the request of administration and department managers.
• Recommend cost savings where appropriate.
• Negotiate pricing contracts with vendors or buying groups.
• Maintain loading dock and storage areas, keeping a clean and organized area.
• Meet with vendors.
• Coordination and delivery of supplies to all department areas.
• Manage all inter-office mail, prepare any outgoing packages.
• Build and maintain efficient inventory system.
• Annual hospital inventory counts for accounting.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.