MATERIALS MANAGER

DUTIES : Ordering and maintaining the supplies, equipment, and materials necessary for the daily operation of the surgery center including sterile supply, ORs, Pre-Op and PACU, nurse stations, sterile processing department, etc. Assisting with ad hoc requests from supervisors including assisting with set-up of ORs, supply locations, rooms, returns, credits or donated supplies.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

 DUTIES:

• Ordering and maintaining the supplies, equipment, and materials necessary for the daily operation of the surgery center including sterile supply, ORs, Pre-Op and PACU, nurse stations, sterile processing department, etc.
• Creating a purchasing budget and operating within the parameters of the budget.
• Researching competitive pricing and negotiating with vendors to obtain best rates. 
• Supervising the maintenance of accurate records associated with the ordering, receiving and processing for payment all requisitions and purchase orders.
• Maintaining the automated systems to support the materials management functions.
• Coordinating and overseeing physical inventory and completing the mandatory reporting bi-annually at the facility.
• Monitoring savings opportunities, coordinates product evaluations, maintains savings logs, performs cost analysis and works closely with staff in product evaluations.
• Inspecting and rotating supplies to ensure sterile packaging integrity and current expiration dates.
• Timely and proper stocking of areas and maintaining appropriate levels of supplies.
• Assisting with ad hoc requests from supervisors including assisting with set-up of ORs, supply locations, rooms, returns, credits or donated supplies.
• Overseeing all of the activities to assure the availability of necessary instruments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience as materials manager in an Ambulatory Surgery Center setting required.
• Experience with Orthopedic and Spine cases highly preferred.
• Experience in inventory management, purchasing, or logistics.
• Knowledge ENVI inventory management system highly preferred
• Knowledge and experience in all phases of materials management, including the ability to assist with the composition and administration of department budget.
• Experience as buyer in medical materials management or a as senior buyer, preferred.
• Strong organizational skills required.