Manager - Materials

Atlas Healthcare Partners • Burnsville, MN

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About The Position

Ridges Surgery Center, located at 14101 Fairview Dr, Suite 400 in Burnsville, MN, is a multispecialty ambulatory surgery center managed by Atlas Healthcare Partners. The center offers advanced surgical services across multiple specialties in a patient-centered environment. With a skilled clinical team and efficient care model, Ridges Surgery Center serves the Burnsville community with high-quality, accessible outpatient care.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is responsible for the effective management and operations of the materials management department and/or assigned system or region level supply chain projects, including all operational, technical, and personnel activities associated with supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in business, healthcare, or supply chain management.
• Requires the skills, knowledge and abilities typically acquired through three (3) or more years of materials management and related experience which includes extensive work with medical/surgical supplies & computerized inventory control.
• Effective leadership, organizational, negotiation, communication and human relations skills are necessary as the incumbent will be coordinating several projects simultaneously and working closely with department managers and all levels of staff and subordinates.
• Must be able to work effectively with materials management inventory systems and all common office software. Intermediate Excel proficiency is required.

Nice To Haves

• For positions in the Ambulatory Surgery Center setting, 2 or more years of supply chain experience in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) industry is preferred.
• Preferred that internal Surgical Techs have three (3) years of experience at Atlas prior to promoting to a Materials Manager.
• Experience with ENVI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and monitors inventory areas, which includes purchase order processing, receiving of goods, tracking/expediting of orders, updating the materials management inventory system (MMIS), electronic billing system, supply/implant entry, and cost-effective inventory levels.
• Assists with the research and implementation of opportunities to improve efficiencies, standardization, and reduce cost.
• Meets with vendors to discuss new product purchases and trials and ensures compliance with contracts.
• Performs monthly review of supplies against General Ledger, Budget, and discrepancies and assures adequate inventory.
• Coordinates repair of equipment with Instrument Technicians and Biomedical or outside sources when needed.
• When leading a team—develops and maintains a competent and motivated staff through appropriate selection, training, discipline, feedback, performance management and termination of subordinate personnel as appropriate.
• Promotes a positive customer service attitude both within and outside the department by maintaining effective working relationships. Interacts frequently with facility staff and physicians to provide high quality services. Assesses customer satisfaction levels while obtaining direct feedback regarding the department’s performance. Resolves problems and identifies new opportunities to improve services and cost effectiveness.
• Other duties as assigned
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager