Materials Management Manager
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Job Location:
Hermiston, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
The Materials Management Manager oversees all operations related to purchasing receiving inventory control storage distribution and materials handling. This role ensures efficient cost-effective acquisition and utilization of supplies and equipment throughout the organization. The manager also supports policy development staff supervision and quality standards essential to a well-functioning supply chain.
Responsibilities
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Purchasing & Procurement: Manage purchase orders vendor sourcing and delivery expediting.
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Inventory Management: Maintain optimal supply levels conduct cycle counts and minimize waste.
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Supply Chain Coordination: Ensure timely delivery of materials to all departments.
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Cost Control: Analyze expenses negotiate contracts and identify cost-saving opportunities.
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Policy & Procedure Development: Create and maintain policies related to procurement and inventory processes.
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Staff Leadership: Supervise train and assign tasks to materials management staff.
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Quality Assurance: Verify that all supplies and equipment meet required standards.
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Emergency Preparedness: Manage emergency supply sources and support response planning.
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Compliance & Training: Participate in required organizational education and maintain adherence to internal policies.
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Other Duties: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Required: None.
Preferred: Bachelors degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Licenses & Certifications
Required: None.
Preferred:
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Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM)
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Certified Professional of Inventory Management (CPIM)
Experience
Required:
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Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare materials management including purchasing contracting negotiating inventory control and systems management.
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At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to hear alarms equipment sounds and verbal communication.
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Effective verbal communication with staff patients and families.
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Visual acuity to read documentation identify safety indicators and observe equipment.
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Tactile ability to assess temperature texture size or shape of objects.
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Mobility enabling reaching grasping fine motor tasks and occasional stooping kneeling crouching or crawling.
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Continuous walking and standing throughout shifts.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. independently and frequently move objects up to 25 lbs.; occasional heavier lifting with assistance or equipment.
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Ability to sit for extended periods when required.
Working Conditions
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Indoor healthcare environment with variable indoor temperatures.
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Frequent exposure to infectious diseases hazardous materials and medical equipment.
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Requires adherence to safety protocols and PPE usage.
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Fast-paced unpredictable environment with multiple concurrent demands and varying noise levels.
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Inventory Control
- Microsoft Access
- Purchasing
- Lean
- Supply Chain Experience
- Production Planning
- ERP Systems
- Leadership Experience
- Materials Management
- Manufacturing
- MRP
