Materials Manager

Proliance Surgeons•Seattle, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Manager is responsible for the timely ordering, acquisition and distribution of supplies and products including non-capital and capital inventory items within a total purchasing budget utilizing system software, inventory reports, and vendor negotiations. The Materials Manager provides a centralized distribution and control of supplies in addition to maintaining the Center’s inventory.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or equivalent.
Problem solving skills
Skill in using a computer
Knowledge of applicable specialties
Outpatient clinical organizational ability
Ability to remove oneself personally from given situations, remaining objective
Ability to exhibit cooperation, flexibility, and provide assistance when interfacing with patients, physician and staff
Ability to multi-task
Skill in organizing and reporting information that is accurate and complete
Understanding of the need for and evidence of consistent respect for confidentiality/HIPAA
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with all staff
Ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions
Ability to communicate clearly
Consistency and timeliness in attendance

Nice To Haves

1-2 years related experience preferred.
Experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

Assures supplies and inventory are ordered expeditiously.
Maintains appropriate level of inventory (PAR levels) throughout the facility.
Ensures timely purchase order, processing, and acquisition of all approved supplies and products, including non-capital and capital inventory items.
Works collaboratively with leadership to meet with vendors to obtain product and pricing information.
Notifies leadership and contacts vendors when problems arise and seeks solutions as needed.
Monitors vendor performance on an ongoing basis and discusses any issues with leadership.
Notifies appropriate personnel of back orders, shipping dates and seeks alternative vendors as appropriate.
Records price changes onto system and notifies appropriate individuals as necessary.
Practices infection control and standard precautions as instructed.
Performs special projects, cost comparisons and product research as requested.
Performed other duties as assigned.