Materials Management Coordinator

About the position

Reporting to the Director of Materials Management, the Buyer/Purchaser of Materials Management is responsible for providing strategic support and coordination of operations of the Materials Management group and its activities, including supply logistics, distribution, and receiving services.

Responsibilities

• Will continually seek opportunities to streamline department specific activities to acquire a high level of team efficiency
• Responsible for all aspects of Materials Management departments when assigned
• Understands travel between Lander and Riverton campuses is required for job specific purposes and will appropriate time accordingly. Will be compensated for mileage when travel to Riverton is required.
• Be able to work with department leaders to achieve organization and efficiencies of procured goods and provide a clean inventory analysis
• Assists training new management and employees on all procurement programs to ensure department needs are met appropriately
• Assists in obtaining materials at least cost, of adequate quality in a timely manner as to offer the patient the best possible care and least possible cost while improving hospital net revenue
• Assists in obtaining facilities materials and equipment at least cost, high quality in a timely fashion so as to provide a safe environment compliant with State, JCAHO and OSHA requirements
• Manages periodic inventories
• Manages reconciliation of daily charges
• Responsible for assisting in evaluation of process improvement within materials
• Responsible for assisting in the negotiation of best prices on goods and services
• Adheres to corporate policy on Information Systems security
• Continuously monitors supply costs and attempts to provide cost savings for the organization
• Works to improve departmental compliance with national contracts as measured by monthly report for corporate and provided variance justification
• Consistently follows established procedures for routine purchases, special purchases and capital purchases
• Maintains and/or improves productivity levels
• Follows department specific staffing needs and hours of work, to be available to staff
• Assists in the development and retention of qualified competent staff

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Business or Accounting preferred
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred
• Previous supervisory experience with background in materials in a healthcare setting beneficial
• Must have a strong level of organization and be able to manage time to achieve specific goals
• Ability to assist in staff development, supervision, and motivation
• Needs to be team oriented and cost conscious
• Must be computer literate in Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet and be willing and able to learn other programs i.e.. SMART
• Need to have knowledge of medical terms and procedures and idea of current material costs