Under direction, oversees the day-to-day local materiels management activities. Ensures compliance w/ established regional & national goals & standards.
Essential Functions:
- Supervises all material products and services activities at a specific location
- Assists in developing and in implementing policies/procedures which support the regional and national purchasing goals and standardization of products
- Supervises staff in all areas of materials management
- Ensures they meet the established service goals, follow policies and procedures, and the daily supply requirements are met in order to achieve maximum utilization of all resources
- Assists the medical center and ambulatory staff in managing their product costs
- Researches and explains variances in the materials management department budget
- Assists in preparing quarterly financial reports, highlighting cost savings
- Coordinates local distribution of goods/services and maintains storage of surplus items
- Ensures all equipment repairs and vendor returns are processed in a timely manner
- Assists managers and supervisors in the interpretation of materials management reports
- Assists in developing recommendations for clients on how reduce their supply costs and achieve local, regional, and national product standardization compliance
- Assists in resolving all material management distribution issues
- Monitors back orders and aggressively follows up on delivery delays or problems
- Researches and investigates new products as requested
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- AA degree preferred OR four (4) years materials management experience in a hospital setting
- Previous hospital experience preferred (usually three (3) years)
- Previous inventory control experience required (usually two (2) years)
- Previous supervisory experience (usually two (2) years)
- Demonstrated knowledge of material management
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment
Notes:
- Position supports operations in Materials Management, encompassing Patient Transportation, Lift Team, Linen distribution, Storeroom operations, distribution, shipping and receiving, procurement and mail room operations.
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen.
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