Materials Purchasing Coordinator

ScionHealth•Watertown, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. The Coordinator - Materials Management/Purchasing is responsible for organizing and supervising supply chain operations to ensure efficient inventory control and timely distribution of medical and surgical supplies. This role collaborates with department leadership and user departments to maintain appropriate inventory levels, manage purchasing processes, and oversee daily operations of the materials management department. The Coordinator acts as a liaison between staff and vendors and assumes responsibility in the absence of the department director.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent including education equivalent to completion of secondary school or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
Prior Experience in supply chain management, purchasing, or hospital materials distribution (Required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in business, healthcare administration, or related field (Preferred)
Prior Experience in supervisory role (Preferred)
Prior Experience that demonstrates familiarity with medical/surgical supplies and hospital operations (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Monitor and control inventory levels through regular spot checks and usage analysis.
Identify and remove outdated or damaged sterile supplies in accordance with hospital policy.
Supervise distribution and inventory processes to ensure timely and accurate supply delivery.
Ensure supplies are correctly labeled with appropriate charge and item numbers.
Maintain inventory levels on exchange carts to support a minimum 72-hour operational capacity.
Coordinate restocking efforts with clinical departments and review ongoing supply needs.
Support departmental operations and assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the director.
Maintain department payroll records and monitor timekeeping to minimize overtime.
Demonstrate sound judgment, effective time management, and adherence to hospital policies.
Participate in performance improvement initiatives and cost-saving projects.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.