Materials Manager

Materials Manager

Position Summary:
The Materials Manager is responsible for purchasing supplies and establishing inventory controls. The Materials Manager must be aware of and maintain inventory levels of supplies to promote optimum patient care while still maintaining cost-effective measures for the good of the Surgery Center.

Accountable To: Director of Nursing/Supervisor/Manager

Responsibilities:
Duties will consist of, but not be limited to:

• Purchase and maintain inventory levels of all supplies. Daily checks with stocking the Center in its entirety.
• Receive and stock all supplies.
• Stocking of new deliveries (supplies and equipment).
• Interact with Vendors and Sales Representatives to negotiate pricing, and create and maintain a contact binder for all Vendors and Sales Reps.
• Procure and return special instruments and supplies needed for all cases.
• Dispose of in the appropriate manner, all boxes and shipping material.
• Create and maintain a file for all contracts between the center and vendors.
• Create and maintain an area for all equipment manuals.
• Schedule biannual equipment checks and maintenance service on all equipment and maintain a logbook.
• Create and maintain a manual that lists names, numbers and contacts for all service and maintenance companies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess knowledge of supplies and equipment.
• Must possess knowledge of proper cleaning technique per the Center’s policy and procedures.
• Must be able to communicate and understand the English language, both verbal and written.